The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen can provide more effective pain relief than either medication alone.
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen may be indicated in certain conditions such as:
Post-operative pain: Combining paracetamol and ibuprofen may provide more effective pain relief after surgery than either medication alone.
Dental pain: The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen may be effective in managing dental pain.
Menstrual pain: Studies have suggested that the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen may be more effective than either medication alone in managing menstrual pain.
Musculoskeletal pain: The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen may be effective in managing musculoskeletal pain, such as pain from arthritis or back pain.
Dosage:
Adult: 1-2 tablets up to Tid, with intervals of at least 6 hours. Max: 6 tabs per 24 hours (ibuprofen 1,200 mg and paracetamol 3,000 mg).
Content
Tab 500/ 200mg: Ibuprofen 200 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg
Pregnancy
Use Only If Clearly Needed.
Stability
Anti-Analgesics
Anti-Inflammatory
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, paracetamol or other NSAIDs. Active or history of peptic ulceration or hemorrhage, severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV), cerebrovascular or other active bleeding, coagulation disorders, history of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, bronchial asthma, urticaria or allergic-type reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs, active alcoholism.
Precautions
Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, paracetamol or other NSAIDs. Active or history of peptic ulceration or hemorrhage, severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV), cerebrovascular or other active bleeding, coagulation disorders, history of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, bronchial asthma, urticaria or allergic-type reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs, active alcoholism.