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Ibuprofen film-coated tablets 400 mg – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for healthcare professionals

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Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - Ibuprofen film-coated tablets 400 mg

1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Ibuprofen 400 mg Film Coated Tablets

2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Each tablet contains 400mg ibuprofen.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Film coated tablets.

Pink biconvex film coated tablets marked with ‘’LPC’’ on one side and ‘’1 400’’ on the other.

4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS

4.1 Therapeutic indications

  • Non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM, type II) and, in particular, in obese patients, when adequate dietary treatment has failed.
  • Metformin 500 mg film-coated tablets can be given alone as initial therapy or can be administered in combination with sulfonylureas after careful assessment of the contra-indications.

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Posology

The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms (see section 4.4). The patient should consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen, or if the product is required for more than 10 days.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:

One tablet with water up to three times a day, as required. Take with or after food. Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than three tablets in any 24 hour period.

If in children and in adolescents (12 - 18 years) this medical product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.

Children under 12 years of age:

Not recommended

Method of administration

For oral administration and short term use only.

4.3 Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
  • Ibuprofen should not be used in patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria) after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs.
  • Ibuprofen is also contraindicated in patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Ibuprofen should not be used in patients with active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding).
  • Ibuprofen should not be given to patients with conditions involving an increased tendency to bleeding.
  • Ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients with severe heart failure (NYHA

    Class IV), hepatic failure and renal failure (see section 4.4).

  • Ibuprofen is contraindicated during last trimester of pregnancy (see section

    4.6).

4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use

Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms (see section 4.2, and GI and cardiovascular risks below).

As with other NSAIDs, ibuprofen may mask the signs of infection.

The use of ibuprofen product with concomitant NSAIDs including cyclo-oxygenase-2 specific inhibitors should be avoided due to the increased risk of ulceration or bleeding (See section 4.5).

Elderly

The elderly have an increased frequency of adverse reactions to NSAIDs especially gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation which may be fatal (see section 4.2).

Paediatric population

There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and adolescents.

Respiratory disorders and hypersensitivity reactions:

Caution is required if Ibuprofen is administered to patients suffering from or with a previous history of bronchial asthma, chronic rhinitis or allergic disorders, since NSAIDs have been reported to precipitate bronchospasm, urticarial or angioedema in such patients. The possibility of cross-sensitivity with aspirin and other NSAIDs should be borne in mind.

SLE and mixed connective tissue disease:

In patients with systemic lupus erythematous and mixed connective tissue disorder there may be an increased risk of aseptic meningitis (see section 4.8).

Renal effects:

Caution should be used when initiating treatment with ibuprofen in patients with considerable dehydration.

As with other NSAIDs, long-term administration of ibuprofen has resulted in renal papillary necrosis and other renal pathologic changes. Renal toxicity has also been seen in patients in whom renal prostaglandins have a compensatory role in the maintenance of renal perfusion. In these patients, administration of an NSAID may cause a dose-dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and, secondarily, in renal blood flow, which may cause renal failure. Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, heart failure, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and ACE inhibitors and the elderly. Discontinuation of NSAID therapy is usually followed by recovery to the pre-treatment state.

Renal tubular acidosis and hypokalaemia may occur following acute overdose and in patients taking ibuprofen products over long periods at high doses (typically greater than 4 weeks), including doses exceeding the recommended daily dose.

Cardiac, renal and hepatic impairment:

The administration of an NSAID may cause a dose dependent reduction in prostaglandin formation and precipitate renal failure. The habitual concomitant intake of various similar painkillers further increases this risk. Patients at greatest risk of this reaction are those with impaired renal function, cardiac impairment, liver dysfunction, those taking diuretics and the elderly. For these patients, use the lowest effective dose, for the shortest possible duration and monitor renal function especially in long-term treated patients (see also section 4.3).

Ibuprofen should be given with care to patients with as history of heart failure or hypertension since oedema has been reported in association with Ibuprofen administration

There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and adolescents.

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects:

Appropriate monitoring and advice are required for patients with a history of hypertension and/or mild to moderate congestive heart failure as fluid retention, hypertension and oedema have been reported in association with NSAID therapy.

Cases of Kounis syndrome have been reported in patients treated with Ibuprofen tablets. Kounis syndrome has been defined as cardiovascular symptoms secondary to an allergic or hypersensitive reaction associated with constriction of coronary arteries and potentially leading to myocardial infarction.

Clinical studies suggest that use of ibuprofen, particularly at high doses (2400 mg/day) and in long-term treatment may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Overall, epidemiological studies do not suggest that low dose ibuprofen (e.g. ≤1200 mg/day) is associated with an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events.

Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure (NYHA II-III), established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease should only be treated with ibuprofen after careful consideration and high doses (2400 mg/day) should be avoided.

Careful consideration should also be exercised before initiating long-term treatment of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular events (e.g. hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking), particularly if high doses of ibuprofen (2400 mg/day) are required.

Impaired female fertility:

The use of ibuprofen may impair female fertility and is not recommended in women attempting to conceive. In women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility, withdrawal of ibuprofen should be considered.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration and perforation:

GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation, which can be fatal, has been reported with all NSAIDs at any time during treatment, with or without warning symptoms or a previous history of serious GI events.

The risk of GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation is higher with increasing NSAID doses, in patients with a history of ulcer, particularly if complicated with haemorrhage or perforation (see section 4.3), and in the elderly. These patients should commence treatment on the lowest dose available. Combination therapy with protective agents (e.g. misoprostol or proton pump inhibitors) should be considered for these patients, and also for patients requiring concomitant low dose aspirin, or other drugs likely to increase gastrointestinal risk (see below and section 4.5).

Patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly when elderly, should report any unusual abdominal symptoms (especially gastrointestinal bleeding) particularly in the initial stages of treatment.

Caution should be advised in patients receiving concomitant medications which could increase the risk of gastrotoxicity, ulceration or bleeding, such as oral corticosteroids, or anticoagulants such as warfarin (prothrombin time should be monitored daily for the first few days of combined treatment), selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors or anti-platelet agents such as aspirin (see section 4.5).

When GI bleeding or ulceration occurs in patients receiving ibuprofen, the treatment should be withdrawn.

NSAIDs should be given with care to patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) – as these conditions may be exacerbated (see section 4.8).

Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs)

Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs),, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS syndrome) have been reported very rarely in association with the use of ibuprofen (see section 4.8). Patients appear to be at highest risk for these reactions early in the course of therapy, the onset of the reaction occurring within the first month of treatment in the majority of cases. Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), which can be life-threatening or fatal, has been reported in relation to ibuprofen-containing products. If signs and symptoms suggestive of these reactions appear ibuprofen should be withdrawn immediately and an alternative treatment considered (as appropriate).Haematological effects

Ibuprofen, like other NSAIDs, can interfere with platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time in normal subjects.

Aseptic meningitis

Aseptic meningitis has been observed on rare occasions in patients on ibuprofen therapy. Although it is probably more likely to occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and related connective tissue diseases, it has been reported in patients who do not have an underlying chronic disease

Treatment should be discontinued in patients reporting blurred or diminished vision, scotomata and /or changes in colour vision.

Masking of symptoms of underlying infections

Ibuprofen Tablets can mask symptoms of infection, which may lead to delayed initiation of appropriate treatment and thereby worsening the outcome of the infection. This has been observed in bacterial community acquired pneumonia and bacterial complications to varicella. When Ibuprofen Tablet is administered for fever or pain relief in relation to infection, monitoring of infection is advised. In nonhospital settings, the patient should consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.

The label will include:

Read the package leaflet before use.

Do not take if you:

  • have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
  • are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers
  • are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg
  • are in the last three months of pregnancy

Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product if you:

  • have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, liver, heart, kidney or bowel problems
  • are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • are elderly
  • are a smoker

Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Ibuprofen should not be used in combination with:

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid): As with other products containing NSAIDs, concomitant administration of ibuprofen and aspirin (unless low-dose aspirin not above 75 mg daily, has been advised by a doctor), is not generally recommended because of the potential of increase adverse effects such as gastrointestinal side effects and toxicity including ulceration or haemorrhage (see section 4.3 and 4.4)

Experimental data suggest that ibuprofen may competitively inhibit the effect of low dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) on platelet aggregation when they are dosed concomitantly. Although there are uncertainties regarding extrapolation of these data to the clinical situation, the possibility that regular, long-term use of ibuprofen may reduce the cardioprotective effect of low dose acetylsalicylic acid cannot be excluded. No clinically relevant effect is considered to be likely for occasional ibuprofen use (see section 5.1).

Other analgesics including cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs, including Cox – inhibitors, as this may increase the risk of adverse effects (see section 4.4)

Ibuprofen should be used with caution in combination with:

Aminoglycosides: NSAIDs may decrease the excretion of aminoglycosides. Increased renal toxicity has been reported in patients receiving concomitant ibuprofen and aminoglycoside therapy.

Anticoagulants: NSAIDs may enhance the effects of anticoagulants, such as warfarin and heparin (see section 4.4)

Anti-platelet agents and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with NSAIDs (see section 4.4).

Cardiac Glycosides: NSAIDs may exacerbate heart failure, reduce GFR and increase plasma cardiac glycoside level.

Cholestyramine: The concomitant administration of ibuprofen and cholestyramine may reduce the absorption of ibuprofen in the gastrointestinal tract. However, the clinical significance is unknown.

Ciclosporin: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity.

Corticosteroids: May increase the risk of adverse reactions in the gastrointestinal tract (see section 4.4)

Antihypertensives, beta-blockers and diuretics: NSAIDs may diminish the effect of anti-hypertensives, such as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists, beta-blockers and diuretics. They may increase the risk of hyperkalaemia with potassium-sparing diuretics and may also antagonise thiazides. Diuretics can also increase the risk of nephrotoxicity of NSAIDs.

Lithium: Decreased elimination of lithium.

Methotrexate: NSAIDs may inhibit the tubular secretion of methotrexate and reduce clearance of methotrexate.

Mifepristone: A decrease in the efficacy of the medicinal product can theoretically occur due to the antiprostaglandin properties of NSAIDs. Limited evidence suggests that coadministration of NSAIDs on the day of prostaglandin administration does not adversely influence the effects of mifepristone or the prostaglandin on cervical ripening or uterine contractility and does not reduce the clinical efficacy of medicinal termination of pregnancy.

Phenytoin Sodium: Phenytoin concentration and toxicity have been increased by Ibuprofen.

Quinolone antibiotics: Animal data indicate that NSAIDs can increase the risk of convulsions associated with quinolone antibiotics. Patients taking NSAIDS and quinolones may have an increased risk of developing convulsions.

Sulphonylureas: Ibuprofen may potentiate the effects of sulfonylurea medications. There have been rare reports of hypoglycaemia in patients on sulfonylurea medications receiving ibuprofen.

Tacrolimus: Possible increased risk of nephrotoxicity when NSAIDs are given with tacrolimus.

Zidovudine: There is evidence of an increased risk of haemarthroses and haematoma in HIV (+) haemophiliacs receiving concurrent treatment with zidovudine and ibuprofen. Increased risk of haematological toxicity when NSAIDs are given with zidovudine.

Herbal extracts: Ginkgo biloba may potentiate the risk of bleeding with NSAIDs.

CYP2C9 Inhibitors: Concomitant administration of ibuprofen with CYP2C9 inhibitors may increase the exposure to ibuprofen (CYP2C9 substrate). In a study with voriconazole and fluconazole (CYP2C9 inhibitors), an increased S(+)- ibuprofen exposure by approximately 80 to 100% has been shown. Reduction of the ibuprofen dose should be considered when potent CYP2C9 inhibitors are administered concomitantly, particularly when high-dose ibuprofen is administered with either voriconazole or fluconazole.

4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy:

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis may adversely affect the pregnancy and/or the embryo/foetal development. Data from epidemiological studies suggest an increased risk of miscarriage and of cardiac malformation and gastroschisis after use of a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor in early pregnancy. The absolute risk for cardiovascular malformation was increased from less than 1%, up to approximately 1.5%. The risk is believed to increase with dose and duration of therapy. In animals, administration of a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor has been shown to result in increased pre and post-implantation loss and embryo-foetal lethality. In addition, increased incidences of various malformations, including cardiovascular, have been reported in animals given a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor during the organogenetic period.

From the 20th week of pregnancy onward, ibuprofen use may cause oligohydramnios resulting from foetal renal dysfunction. This may occur shortly after treatment initiation and is usually reversible upon discontinuation. In addition, there have been reports of ductus arteriosus constriction following treatment in the second trimester, most of which resolved after treatment cessation. Therefore, during the first and second trimester of pregnancy, ibuprofen should not be given unless clearly necessary. If ibuprofen is used by a woman attempting to conceive, or during the first and second trimester of pregnancy, the dose should be kept as low and duration of treatment as short as possible. Antenatal monitoring for oligohydramnios and ductus arteriosus constriction should be considered after exposure to ibuprofen for several days from gestational week 20 onward. Ibuprofen should be discontinued if oligohydramnios or ductus arteriosus constriction are found.

During the third trimester of pregnancy, all prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors may expose the foetus to:

  • cardiopulmonary toxicity (premature constriction/closure of the ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension);
  • renal dysfunction (see above);

the mother and the neonate, at the end of pregnancy, to:

  • possible prolongation of bleeding time, an anti-aggregating effect which may occur even at very low doses;
  • inhibition of uterine contractions resulting in delayed or prolonged labour. Consequently, ibuprofen is contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy (see section 4.3).

Breast-feeding:

In limited studies so far available, NSAIDs can appear in the breast milk in very low concentrations. NSAIDs should, if possible, be avoided when breastfeeding.

Fertility:

See section 4.4 regarding female fertility.

4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Undesirable effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances are possible after taking NSAIDs. If affected, patients should not drive or operate machinery.

4.8. Undesirable effects

Gastrointestinal disorders: The most commonly observed adverse events are gastrointestinal in nature. Peptic ulcers, perforation or GI bleeding, sometimes fatal, particularly in the elderly, may occur (see section 4.4). Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, melaena, haematemesis, ulcerative stomatitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage and exacerbation of colitis and Crohn's disease (see section 4.4) have been

reported following ibuprofen administration. Less frequently, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastrointestinal perforation have been observed.

Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following treatment with NSAIDs. These may consist of (a) non-specific allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, (b) respiratory tract reactivity comprising asthma, aggravated asthma, bronchospasm or dyspnoea, or (c) assorted skin disorders, including rashes of various types, pruritus, urticaria, purpura, angioedema and, very rarely, erythema multiforme, bullous dermatoses (including Stevens- Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis).

Cardiac disorders and vascular disorders: Oedema, hypertension and cardiac failure have been reported in association with NSAID treatment. Clinical studies suggest that use of ibuprofen, particularly at high dose (2400 mg/day) may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke (see section 4.4).

Infections and infestations: Rhinitis and aseptic meningitis (especially in patients with existing autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and mixed connective tissue disease) with symptoms of stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or disorientation (see section 4.4).

Exacerbation of infection-related inflammations coinciding with the use of NSAIDs has been described. If signs of an infection occur or get worse during use of Ibuprofen the patient is therefore recommended to go to a doctor without delay.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: In exceptional cases, severe skin infections and soft-tissue complications may occur during a varicella infection (see also "Infections and infestations")

The following adverse reactions possibly related to ibuprofen and displayed by MedDRA frequency convention and system organ classification. Frequency groupings are classified according to the subsequent conventions: very common (≥1/10),

Common (≥1/100 to <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000), Very rare (<1/10,000) and Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

System Organ ClassFrequencyAdverse Events
Gastrointestinal DisordersCommonDyspepsia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, melaena, haematemesis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Uncommon:

Gastritis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer,

mouth ulceration, gastrointestinal perforation

Very rare:Pancreatitis
Not KnownExacerbation of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Infections and infestationsUncommonRhinitis
RareMeningitis aseptic (see section 4.4)
Blood and lymphatic system disordersRareLeukopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anaemia, haemolytic anaemia
Psychiatric disordersUncommonInsomnia, anxiety
RareDepression, confusional state
Nervous System DisordersCommonHeadache, dizziness
Uncommon:Paraesthesia, somnolence, drowsiness
RareOptic neuritis.
Eye disordersUncommonVisual impairment
RareToxic optic neuropathy
Ear and labyrinth disordersUncommonHearing impaired, tinnitus, vertigo
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disordersUncommonAsthma, bronchospasm, dyspnoea
Cardiac DisordersVery rareCardiac failure, myocardial infarction (also see section 4.4)
Not knownKounis syndrome
Vascular DisordersVery rareHypertension
Metabolism and NutritionNot knownDecreased Appetite
DisordersHypokalaemia*
Renal and Urinary DisordersUncommonNephrotoxity in various forms e.g. renal failure, tubulointerstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, papillary necrosis, especially in long term use, associated with increased serum urea and oedema. Haematuria. Fluid retention may rarely precipitate congestive heart failure in elderly patients.
Very rareAcute renal failure
Not KnownUreteric colic, dysuria, Renal tubular acidosis*, Renal insufficiency
General disorders administration site conditionsCommonFatigue
RareOedema
Hepatobiliary DisordersUncommonHepatitis, jaundice, hepatic function abnormal
Very rare:Hepatic failure
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue DisordersCommonRash
Uncommon:Urticaria, pruritus, purpura, angioedema
Very rare:Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) (including, exfoliative dermatitis, Erythema multiforme, bullous reactions,including Stevens- Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis)
Not known

Fixed drug eruption

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome), Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), photosensitivity reaction

Immune System DisordersRareAnaphylactic reaction
InvestigationsVery rareDecreased haemoglobin levels

Description of Selected Adverse Reactions

*Renal tubular acidosis and hypokalaemia have been reported in the post-marketing setting typically following prolonged use of the ibuprofen component at higher than recommended doses.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions:

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

4.9 Overdose

In serious poisoning metabolic acidosis may occur and the prothrombin time/INR may be prolonged, probably due to interference with the actions of circulating clotting factors. Acute renal failure and liver damage may occur.

Prolonged use at higher than recommended doses may result in severe hypokalaemia and renal tubular acidosis. Symptoms may include reduced level of consciousness and generalised weakness (see section 4.4 and section 4.8).

Toxicity

Signs and symptoms of toxicity have generally not been observed at doses below 100 mg/kg in children or adults. However, supportive care may be needed in some cases. Children have been observed to manifest signs and symptoms of toxicity after ingestion of 400 mg/kg or greater.

Symptoms

Most patients who have ingested significant amounts of ibuprofen will manifest symptoms within 4 to 6 hours.

The most frequently reported symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy and drowsiness. Central nervous system (CNS) effects include tinnitus, headache, dizziness, convulsion, and loss of consciousness. Nystagmus, metabolic acidosis, hypothermia, renal effects, gastrointestinal bleeding, coma, apnoea, diarrhoea and depression of the CNS and respiratory system have also been rarely reported. Disorientation, excitation, fainting and cardiovascular toxicity, including hypotension, bradycardia and tachycardia have been reported. In cases of significant overdose, renal failure and liver damage are possible. Large overdoses are

generally well tolerated when no other drugs are being taken. Exacerbation of asthma is possible in asthmatics.

Therapeutic measures

Patients should be treated symptomatically as required.

Within one hour of ingestion of a potentially toxic amount, activated charcoal should be considered. Alternatively, in adults, gastric lavage should be considered within one hour of ingestion of a potentially life-threatening overdose.

Good urine output should be ensured.

Renal and liver function should be closely monitored.

Patients should be observed for at least four hours after ingestion of potentially toxic amounts. Frequent or prolonged convulsions should be treated with intravenous diazepam.

Give bronchodilators for asthma.

Other measures may be indicated by the patient’s clinical condition.

5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products, nonsteroids, propionic acid derivatives

ATC code: MO1 AE01

Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative with analgesic anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. The drug's therapeutic effects as an NSAID is thought to result from its inhibitory effect on the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, which results in a marked reduction in prostaglandin synthesis.

Experimental data suggest that ibuprofen may competitively inhibit the effect of low dose acetylsalicylic acid on platelet aggregation when they are dosed concomitantly. Some pharmacodynamic studies show that when a single dose of ibuprofen 400 mg was taken within 8 hours before or within 30 minutes after immediate release acetylsalicylic acid dosing (81 mg), a decreased effect of acetylsalicylic acid dosing on the formation of thromboxane or platelet aggregation occurred. Although there are uncertainties regarding extrapolation of these data to the clinical situation, the possibility that regular, long term use of ibuprofen may reduce the cardioprotective effect of low dose acetylsalicylic acid cannot be excluded. No clinically relevant effect is considered to be likely for occasional ibuprofen use (see section 4.5).

5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties

Ibuprofen is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, peak serum concentrations occurring 1-2 hours after administration. The elimination half life is approximately 2 hours.

Ibuprofen is metabolised in the liver to two inactive metabolites and these, together with unchanged ibuprofen, are excreted by the kidney either as such or as conjugates. Excretion by the kidney is both rapid and complete. Ibuprofen is extensively bound to plasma proteins.

5.3 Preclinical safety data

Not applicable

6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

6.1 List of excipients

Cores:

Pregelatinised starch

Maize starch

Aerosil

Magnesium stearate

Coating:

Hypromellose

Macrogol 6000

Erythrosine lake FD&C Red no. 3 (E127) Titanium dioxide (E171)

Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate

6.2 Incompatibilities

None known

6.3 Shelf life

2 years for container.

2 years for bag.

3 years for blisters.

6.4 Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package in order to protect from light and moisture.

6.5 Nature and contents of container

Tablet containers:

Pack sizes: 21, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 tablets Packaging composition: Polypropylene container with a low density polyethylene tamper evident lid

Blister Packs:

Pack sizes: 12, 21, 24, 28, 48, 56, 84, 96 and 100

Packaging composition: White rigid PVC and 20um aluminium foil.

Bags:

Pack sizes: 5,000 and 10,000 tablets for bulk supply Packaging composition: Polyethylene free from additives

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

6.6 Special precautions for disposal

No special precautions are required.

7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

JCSH Pharma Ltd

Winslade, Shere Road, West Clandon, Surrey, GU4 8SF United Kingdom

8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

PLGB 46447/0051

9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE

AUTHORISATION

04/11/2024

10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT

17/12/2025

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Facts about Ibuprofen film-coated tablets 400 mg

Prescription needed? Depends on the pack size: pharmacy medicine (P) – sold only in pharmacies, prescription-only medicine (POM)
Active substance Ibuprofen
Strength 400 mg
Pharmaceutical form Oral tablet
Pink biconvex film coated tablets marked with ‘’LPC’’ on one side and ‘’1 400’’ on the other.
How is it taken Oral
Excipients Pregelatinised starch, Maize starch, Aerosil, Magnesium stearate, Hypromellose, Macrogol 6000, Erythrosine lake FD&C Red no. 3 (E127) Titanium dioxide (E171), Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate
Is it available? Listed as available (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Shelf life 2 years for container.
2 years for bag.
3 years for blisters.
Storage Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from light and moisture.
Drug group (ATC) Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products, nonsteroids, propionic acid derivatives
  1. M Musculo-skeletal system drugs
    1. M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products
      1. M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids
        1. M01AE Propionic acid derivatives, antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products
          1. M01AE01 ibuprofen
Marketing authorisation PLGB 46447/0051 (first authorised 4 November 2024)
Marketing authorisation holder JCSH Pharma Ltd
Codes BNF 10010100

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