Megafen N 100 mg / 5 ml suspension 120 ml

Tradename

Megafen N

Megafen N

Composition

Each 5 ml of suspension contains:

Ibuprofen 100mg

Auxiliary components:

Sucrose, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, kaolin, citric acid anhydride, sodium dihydrate, emulsion of simethicone 30%, agar, sorbitol solution 70% polysorbate 80, vanillin, orange oil, aerosil 200, purified water.

Properties

NSAlDs. It has antipyretic, analgesic and antiinflammatory effects.

The antipyretic effect is due to the blocking of COX-I and COX-2 in the arachidonic acid cascade of the central nervous system, which leads to a decrease in the synthesis of prostaglandins, a decrease in their concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid and to a decrease in the excitation of the thermoregulation center. The effect of lowering the temperature with fever begins 30 minutes after taking the drug, its maximum effect is manifested after 3 hours.

Indications

The drug is intended only for the treatment of children.

Increased body temperature of various origins with:

colds;

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other NSAlDs (including acetylsalicylic acid), as well as to the auxiliary components of the drug;

severe liver failure, active liver disease;

-confirmed hyperkalemia;

Side effects

From the digestive system: NSAlDsgastropathy (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, heartburn, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, pain and discomfort in the epigastric region); ulceration of the mucous membrane of the gums and mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract (in some cases complicated by perforation and bleeding); dryness of the oral mucosa, aphthous stomatitis, pancreatitis, constipation, hepatitis.

From the respiratory system: shortness of breath, bronchospasm.

From the urinary system: acute renal failure, polyuria, cystitis.