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Ibu Sandoz contains the active ingredient ibuprofen. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ibu Sandoz is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for a maximum of 3 days treatment of:
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Ibu Sandoz® 400Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AGIbu Sandoz contains the active ingredient ibuprofen. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ibu Sandoz is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for a maximum of 3 days treatment of:
Ibu Sandoz must not be taken,
During treatment with Ibu Sandoz, ulcers in the mucous membranes of the upper gastrointestinal tract, rarely bleeding or, in isolated cases, perforations (perforations in the stomach or intestines) may occur. These complications can occur at any time during treatment, even without warning symptoms. To reduce this risk, the smallest effective dose should be used over the shortest possible duration of therapy. Contact your doctor if you have stomach pain and suspect it is related to taking the medicine or if you have an infection - see below under 'Infection'.
For certain painkillers, the so-called COX-2 inhibitors, an increased risk of heart attack and stroke has been found at high doses and/or long-term treatment. This risk can also be slightly increased with Ibu Sandoz at a high dose (2400 mg/day). However, at the usual dosage (maximum 1200 mg/day), no increase in this risk was found.
If you have already had a heart attack, stroke or venous thrombosis, the use of high doses of Ibu Sandoz is no longer recommended. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment and always tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack, stroke or thrombosis in a vein, or if you have risk factors (such as high blood pressure, diabetes (sugar diabetes), high blood fat levels, Smoking. Your doctor will decide if you can still use Ibu Sandoz and what dose is right for you.
Taking Ibu Sandoz can affect the way your kidneys work, which can lead to an increase in blood pressure and/or fluid retention (oedema). Tell your doctor if you have heart or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure (e.g. diuretics, ACE inhibitors) or if you lose more fluids, e.g. through heavy sweating.
This medicine may impair your ability to react, the ability to drive and the ability to use tools or machines! This is especially true when taken with alcohol.
Caution is indicated in patients with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcers, impaired liver, kidney or heart function, blood clotting disorders, and in patients suffering from asthma, chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa (chronic runny nose), allergic diseases or certain rheumatic diseases (lupus erythematosus or collagen diseases).
Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with medicines containing ibuprofen. You should stop taking Ibu Sandoz and see a doctor straight away if you develop a rash, mucosal lesions, blisters or any other sign of allergy, as these can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction. The highest risk of such reactions appears to be at the beginning of therapy. If you develop a skin rash, lesions on the mucous membranes, blisters or any other sign of allergy, you should stop taking Ibu Sandoz and seek medical attention immediately, as these may be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction (see the section «What side effects can Ibu Sandoz have? »).
Ibu Sandoz should not be used if you have chickenpox.
Ibu Sandoz may mask signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that Ibu Sandoz may delay adequate treatment of the infection, which may lead to an increased risk of complications. This has been seen in bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections associated with chickenpox. If you are taking this medicine during an infection and your infection symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have recently been treated for an abortion. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are being treated with medicines such as blood thinners (e.g. low-dose acetylsalicylic acid), diuretics (water tablets), ACE inhibitors or β-blockers (preparations for high blood pressure). and heart failure), antibiotics, certain antifungal medicines (e.g. voriconazole or fluconazole), immunosuppressants (preparations against transplant rejection), Ginkgo biloba plant extract, medicines for high blood sugar, AIDS, epilepsy and depression. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and the medicines listed above can interact.
In particular, long-term treatment with Ibu Sandoz may reduce the cardioprotective effect of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid.
Acetylsalicylic acid or other pain relievers should not be taken at the same time as ibuprofen as the risk of side effects may be increased.
Side effects, particularly those affecting the gastrointestinal tract or the central nervous system, can be increased if alcohol is consumed at the same time.
Prolonged use of painkillers can cause headaches. Do not treat them with an increased dose of the drug, but inform your doctor.
Elderly patients are more likely to experience side effects after using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially bleeding and perforation in the stomach and intestines. Therefore, particularly careful medical supervision is required in elderly patients.
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per film-coated tablet, i.e. essentially 'sodium-free'. it is almost «sodium-free».
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should only take Ibu Sandoz after consulting your doctor. Ibu Sandoz should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy.
Ibu Sandoz should not be taken while breastfeeding unless your doctor has given you permission to do so.
Take 1 film-coated tablet Ibu Sandoz with plenty of liquid.
The film-coated tablets can be swallowed whole or divided to halve the dose or for ease of administration.
A gap of 6 to 8 hours should be observed before the next dose.
Do not take more than 3 film-coated tablets of Ibu Sandoz in a 24-hour period, unless prescribed by a doctor.
In the case of pain during the menstrual period, it is recommended to start treatment at the first sign of the symptoms.
Do not use Ibu Sandoz for more than 3 days and only to treat the conditions listed above.
If symptoms worsen despite taking Ibu Sandoz, or if the painful area becomes red or swollen, consult your doctor. A serious illness can be the cause.
Even if the symptoms do not improve within 3 days at the latest, you should consult your doctor so that the reason can be clarified.
Ibu Sandoz should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
The use and safety of Ibu Sandoz in children under the age of 12 has not been systematically evaluated.
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the medicine than younger adults. It is particularly important that elderly patients report any side effects to their doctor immediately.
If you have taken more Ibu Sandoz than you should, always consult a doctor for an assessment of the risk and advice on further treatment.
Symptoms can include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (possibly with blood), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion and eye tremors. At high doses, drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, convulsions (especially in children), weakness and dizziness, blood in the urine, feeling cold and breathing problems have been reported.
If you forget to take a dose, do not take more than the usual recommended amount next time.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when taking Ibu Sandoz. They are listed by frequency: