Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen

Indication for Ibuprofen

Population group: only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old)
Therapeutic intent: Curative procedure

Ibuprofen is indicated for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

20-40 mg/kg in 3-4 divided doses daily

For:

Dosage regimens

In case that patient weight is ≥ 7 kg, oral, between 20 milligrams ibuprofen per kilogram of body weight and 40 milligrams ibuprofen per kilogram of body weight, divided daily, 3 to 4 doses in total.

Detailed description

The daily dosage is 20 mg/kg of body weight in divided doses.

In Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, up to 40 mg/kg of body weight daily in divided doses may be taken.

Not recommended for children weighing less than 7 kg.

Dosage considerations

It is recommended that patients with sensitive stomachs take ibuprofen tablet with food. If taken shortly after eating, the onset of action of ibuprofen tablet may be delayed. To be taken preferably with or after food, with plenty of fluid.

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