Algifor-L forte film-coated tablets 400 mg 10 pcs

Algifor-L forte film-coated tablets 400 mg 10 pcs

Algifor-L forte Filmtabl 400 mg 10 Stk

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Available 1000 pieces

Availability: In stock
Distributor: VERFORA AG
Brand: Algifor
Product Code: 3398902
ATC-code M01AE01
EAN 7680557660419

Amount in a pack. 10

Storage temp. min 15 / max 25 ℃

Ingredient:

Ibuprofen 400 mg , Ibuprofen lysin .

ibuprofen Anti-inflammatory Fever reduction Pain relief film-coated tablet

Description

The Algifor-L forte 400 film-coated tablet contains the active ingredient ibuprofen in the form of ibuprofen lysinate. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. Ibuprofen lysinate shows the same properties as ibuprofen, but differs in its higher water solubility.

Algifor-L forte 400 is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for a maximum of 3 days treatment of:

Pain in the area of joints and ligaments,
Back pain,
Headache,
Toothache,
Pain during of menstrual bleeding,
Pain after injury,
Fever with flu-like illnesses.

Swissmedic-approved patient information

Algifor-L^® forte 400 film-coated tablets

VERFORA SA

What is Algifor-L forte 400 and when is it used?

The Algifor-L forte 400 film-coated tablet contains the active ingredient ibuprofen as ibuprofen lysinate. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. Ibuprofen lysinate shows the same properties as ibuprofen, but differs in its higher water solubility.

Algifor-L forte 400 is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for a maximum of 3 days treatment of:

Pain in the area of joints and ligaments,
Back pain,
Headache,
Toothache,
Pain during of the menstrual period,
Pain after injury,
Fever with flu-like illnesses.

When may Algifor-L forte 400 not be used?

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have had shortness of breath or allergy-like skin reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other painkillers or rheumatism medicines, so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see also chapter "Can Algifor-L forte 400 be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?");
if you have an active stomach and/or duodenal ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding;
in chronic intestinal inflammation (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis);
in severe impairment of liver or kidney function;
in severe cardiac insufficiency;
for the treatment of pain after coronary bypass surgery on the heart (or Use of a heart-lung machine);
in the case of a varicella infection (chickenpox infection);
in children under the age of 12. Algifor-L forte 400 has not been tested for use in children under the age of 12.

When should caution be taken when taking Algifor-L forte 400?

During treatment with Algifor-L forte 400, mucosal ulcers, rarely bleeding or, in isolated cases, perforations (stomach or intestinal perforations) may occur in the upper gastrointestinal tract. These complications can occur at any time during treatment, even without warning symptoms. To reduce this risk, your doctor will prescribe the smallest effective dose for 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 «Infections».

For certain painkillers, the so-called COX-2 inhibitors, an increased risk of heart attack and stroke has been found with long-term treatment. This risk can also be slightly increased with Algifor-L forte 400 at a high dose (2400 mg/day). However, no increase in this risk was found at the usual dosage (maximum 1200 mg/day). If you have already had a heart attack, stroke or venous thrombosis, the use of Algifor-L forte 400 in high doses 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 whether you can still use Algifor-L forte 400 and which dose is suitable for you.

Taking Algifor-L forte 400 can impair the function of your kidneys, 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 can affect your ability to react, drive and 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 treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The highest risk of such reactions appears to be at the beginning of therapy. If you develop a skin rash, including fever, mucous membrane lesions, blisters or any other sign of allergy, you should stop using Algifor-L forte 400 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 Algifor-L forte 400 have?»).

Algifor-L forte 400 should not be used if you have chickenpox.

Infections

Algifor-L forte 400 can mask signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that Algifor-L forte 400 delays adequate treatment of the infection, which can 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 if you have recently received treatment for an abortion.

Tell your doctor 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 (medicines for high blood pressure and heart failure), antibiotics , certain medicines against fungal infections (e.g. voriconazole or fluconazole), immunosuppressants (preparations against transplant rejection), herbal extract from Ginkgo biloba, medicines for high blood sugar, against AIDS, epilepsy and depression. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and the medicines listed above can interact. In particular, long-term treatment with Algifor-L forte 400 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 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, pharmacist or your doctor, pharmacist.

Elderly patients

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.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.

Can Algifor-L forte 400 be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy

You should If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should only take Algifor-L forte 400 after consulting your doctor. You should not take Algifor-L forte 400 unless it is clearly necessary and prescribed by a doctor. If taken during the first 6 months of pregnancy, the dose should be kept as low and the duration of treatment as short as possible.

Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after the 20th week of pregnancy may harm your unborn baby. If you have to take NSAIDs for more than 2 days, your doctor may need to monitor the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb and the fetal heart.

Algifor-L forte 400 must not be taken in the last third of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Algifor-L forte 400 should not be taken while breastfeeding unless your doctor has given you express permission to do so.

How do you use Algifor-L forte 400?

Algifor-L forte 400 film-coated tablets should be taken with or after meals. The film-coated tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water or other liquid. The film-coated tablets are to be swallowed whole and should not be chewed, broken, crushed or sucked to prevent mouth discomfort and throat irritation.

The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor immediately if symptoms (e.g. fever and pain) persist or worsen (see «When should you take Algifor-L forte 400 with caution?»).

Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age: take 1 film-coated tablet with plenty of liquid.

A gap of 4 to 6 hours should be observed before the next dose.

In the case of pain during the menstrual period, it is recommended to start treatment with 1 Algifor-L forte 400 tablet at the first sign of the symptoms.

Maximum daily dose: Do not take more than 3 film-coated tablets in a 24-hour period, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Do not use Algifor-L forte 400 for more than 3 days and only to treat the symptoms listed above.

If the symptoms increase despite taking Algifor-L forte 400 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.

The tablets are not suitable for half-dose dosing by splitting.

Children under the age of 12: Algifor-L forte 400 must not be used in children under the age of 12. The use and safety of Algifor-L forte 400 in children under the age of 12 has not yet been tested.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor.

If you have taken more Algifor-L forte 400 than you should, or if children have accidentally taken the medicine, always contact a doctor for an assessment of the risk and advice on further treatment to get.

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.

If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Algifor-L forte 400 have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Algifor-L forte 400. They are listed by frequency:

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

gastrointestinal disorders such as indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, upper abdominal pain, Flatulence, tarry stool, vomiting blood, gastrointestinal bleeding
Central nervous side effects such as restricted reaction time (especially in combination with alcohol), headache and dizziness
Acute skin rash

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Hypersensitivity reactions
Insomnia , feeling anxious
Visual disturbances (the visual disturbances are usually reversible if treatment is stopped)
Ringing in the ears, hearing loss, dizziness
Asthma, spasms of the muscles of the airways and shortness of breath. Patients with heart failure are at risk of acute pulmonary edema (water lung)
Fatigue

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Aseptic meningitis (meningitis)
Angina, high fever, swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck area
Allergic reactions, symptoms of lupus erythematosus (butterfly plexus) , anemia
Depression, confusional states
"Tingling" of the skin, drowsiness
Irreversible visual disturbance or poor eyesight
Inflammation of the stomach lining, stomach and intestinal ulcers, ulcers of the oral mucosa, gastric and intestinal perforations
Hepatitis, jaundice, liver dysfunction
Hives, itching, bleeding in the skin, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, sensitivity to light
Various kidney disorders such as kidney dysfunction with fluid retention in the tissues and kidney failure
General swelling

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10' 000 users)

Psychotic states
Heart failure, heart attack
High blood pressure
Inflammation of the pancreas
Liver failure
Severe allergic skin reactions with blistering and/or widespread detachment of the skin.

Frequency not known (can be estimated from the available data cannot be estimated)

A serious skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. Symptoms of DRESS include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and an increase in eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).
worsening of colitis or Crohn's disease
a red, scaly, widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever, primarily on the skin folds, trunk and upper extremities (acute generalized pustular rash). Stop using Algifor-L forte 400 if you develop these symptoms and seek medical attention immediately.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or druggists or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Store the medicine at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Algifor-L forte 400 contain?

1 film-coated tablet Algifor-L forte 400 contains:

Active ingredients

400 mg ibuprofen as ibuprofen lysinate

Excipients

Microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, talc, macrogol 3350, soy lecithin

Approval number

55766 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Algifor-L forte 400? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Algifor-L forte 400: pack of 10 film-coated tablets.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne.

This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in November 2022.