Brufen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It possesses analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity and is effective in the relief of inflammatory and painful conditions.
INDICATIONS
Brufen is indicated for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoar thritis and allied conditions, non-articular rheumatism and soft tissue injuries.
Brufen is also indicated for its analgesic effect in the relief of mild to moderate pain such as dysmenorrhoea, dental pain, post-operative pain and in the relief of migraine headache. Its antipyretic activity is effective in reducing fever. brufen tablet patient information leaflet
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults
The recommended initial dosage is 1200mg 1800mg daily in divided doses. Some patients can be maintained on 600-1200mg daily. The total daily dose of Brufen should not exceed 2400mg.
Children
The recommended dose of Brufen is 20mg/kg of body weight daily in divided doses, but in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis the dosage may be increased to 40mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses, in severe cases.
Not recommended for children weighing less than 7kg.
Elderly
No special dosage modifications are required for elderly patients unless renal or hepatic function is impaired, in which case the dosage should be assessed individually.
