Ibuprofen is popular, and so are pill boxes. In the past two days, short video netizens have "magically restored" the patterns of various ibuprofen packaging boxes, which not only brings laughter to people, but also brings confusion to everyone: Do the different schematic movements on the ibuprofen packaging boxes represent different curative effects?
On December 18, Professor Kang Zhen, deputy director of the National Licensed Pharmacist Development Research Center of China Pharmaceutical University, said, "Although the packaging box pattern movements shown in the video are different, they all have one thing in common. They are all movements in a state of motion, and key muscle parts are marked with 'dots'. ' or 'star' and other logos are marked. Different 'ibuprofen' have different effects. The strength of sustained-release capsules is analgesia, not fever reduction. "
Kang Zhen reminded that if you look carefully, you will find that the chemical names of the drugs on the packaging boxes shown in the video are all ibuprofen sustained-release capsules. There is a difference in efficacy between ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets and ibuprofen capsules/tablets. Ibuprofen capsules/tablets are mainly used to reduce fever, and ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets are mainly used to relieve pain, especially muscle pain caused by exercise, such as strains during exercise, muscle soreness caused by sudden exercise after long periods of inactivity, etc. This is also the reason why sports-related diagrams are used on the packaging boxes of ibuprofen sustained-release capsules produced by different manufacturers. Of course, it is not ruled out that companies can imitate each other.
"Of course, if you suffer from physical pain after being infected with the new coronavirus, you can also use ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets. I need to be reminded that it has no or only a very weak antipyretic effect ". Professor Kang Zhen explained that because they did not understand the difference between the two, mistakenly used ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets to reduce fever, but thought the effect was too slow, so they increased the dose, causing gastrointestinal tract irritation or causing gastric ulcer.
The reporter found that in addition to ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, ibuprofen preparation types also include ibuprofen suspension, ibuprofen tablets, ibuprofen granules, etc. So what are the differences between different dosage forms? How should we choose it in home treatment?
" Suspensions and granules are mainly dosage forms for children (over 6 months old). First, they are easy to swallow, and second, they contain a small dose of ibuprofen. Adult patients are suitable for dosage forms such as capsules and tablets. It should be noted that suspension needs to be shaken before use Use. "Professor Kang Zhen reminded, "No matter which dosage form is used, before purchasing, you must first read the indication of indications on the outer packaging of the drug to make sure it is used to reduce fever, or to analgesia and anti-inflammatory. ”
Source: People’s Daily Health Client
