Ibuprofen Vitória 400mg 20 tablets

Ibuprofen Vitória is a non-prescription medicine indicated in adults for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate acute pain, of various origins, such as headaches, migraines, dental, rheumatic and muscular pain, back pain, neuralgia and dysmenorrhea. It is also indicated in adults for fever and cold and flu symptoms.

Active substances: Each film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of ibuprofen as the active substance. Excipient(s) with known effect: Lactose monohydrate – 1,962 mg.

Dosage and method of administration:

Adults are recommended to take 1 tablet up to 3 times a day, preferably after meals to improve the tolerability of the medicine and reduce the likelihood of gastrointestinal problems. The maximum daily dose to be taken, without a medical prescription, is 1200 mg of ibuprofen (3 tablets) within 24 hours. Do not use doses higher than those recommended or for more than 3 consecutive days, for fever, unless expressly advised by your doctor; Do not use for pain for more than 7 days in adults, unless prescribed by a doctor, as severe and prolonged pain may require medical evaluation and treatment. Do not drink alcoholic beverages during treatment. In the elderly there is no need to change the dose, but increased care is necessary. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest period of time necessary to relieve symptoms.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. bronchospasm, asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria) associated with the use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy. Patients with peptic ulcer or recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding or a history of this disease (defined as two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding). Patients with cerebrovascular hemorrhage or other vascular hemorrhages. Patients with coagulation or hematopoiesis disorders. Patients with severe heart failure (NY Heart Association class IV). Patients with liver or kidney failure. Severe dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhea or insufficient fluid intake). Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease. Children (under the age of 18). Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. Congenital disorder of porphyria metabolism (e.g. acute intermittent porphoria). Chronic alcoholism (14-20 drinks per week or more). Patients with problems in the production of blood cells of unknown cause.

According to current legislation, medicines not subject to a medical prescription, in Portugal, can only be delivered in the municipalities of Maia, Gondomar, Matosinhos, Porto, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Valongo and Vila do Conde. This limitation does not apply to shipments to other Member States of the European Union.