Ibuprofen has become popular, and pill boxes have also become popular. In the past two days, short video netizens have "reproduced" short videos of the patterns of various ibuprofen packaging boxes, which not only brings laughter to people, but also brings a puzzle to everyone: Do the different schematic movements on the ibuprofen packaging boxes represent different curative effects?
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What is the difference between "ibuprofen capsules" and "ibuprofen sustained-release capsules"?
On December 18, Professor Kang Zhen, deputy director of the National Licensed Pharmacist Development Research Center of China Pharmaceutical University, said, “Although the movements of the packaging box patterns shown in the video are different, they all have one thing in common, that is, they are all movements in a state of movement, and the focus is on muscle parts. They are all labeled with "dots" or "stars". 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 medicines in the packaging boxes shown in the video are "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, while 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.
repackaged ibuprofen tablets. Data map
"Of course, if you are infected with the new crown and experience physical pain, you can also use ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets. It should be noted that it has no or only a very weak antipyretic effect." Professor Kang Zhen explained that it is not uncommon to mistakenly use ibuprofen sustained-release capsules/tablets to reduce fever because they do not understand the difference between the two. However, because they think the effect is too slow, they increase the dose, causing gastrointestinal tract irritation or gastric ulcers .
How to choose different dosage forms of ibuprofen?
In addition to ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, ibuprofen preparations 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). Firstly, they are easy to swallow, and secondly, 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 and need to be shaken well "Reuse." Professor Kang Zhen reminded, "No matter which dosage form you use, you must first read the indications on the outer packaging of the drug to make sure it is used to reduce fever or analgesia and anti-inflammatory."
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen should be used with caution!
People's Good Doctor Health Consultant and Zhengzhou People's Hospital Chief Pharmacist Chen Nan said that when preparing medicines at home, many families will prepare antipyretic Western medicines such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, and Chinese patent medicines Lianhua Qingwen , Xuanfei Baidu Granules , Jinhua Qinggan, etc.
Chen Nan reminded that attention should be paid to drug contraindications. Patients with severely damaged kidney function should not use ibuprofen, and patients with severely damaged liver function should not use acetaminophen.
When taking Chinese patent medicines, pay attention to whether they contain ephedra. Because medicines containing ephedra have a blood pressure boosting effect, people with high blood pressure need to monitor their blood pressure when taking medicines, but it is not an absolute taboo.
Children, the elderly, and pregnant women are risk groups that need attention during the COVID-19 epidemic. Children between 3 and 6 months old can choose acetaminophen, and children over 6 months old can choose ibuprofen. At the same time, dose control is very important. Children's liver and kidney functions are not fully developed and are easily affected by drugs. Therefore, parents must pay attention to the liver function damage or even liver failure caused by acetaminophen and avoid excessive use. Parents should not rush to give their children an extra dose just because they think their child's fever will not go down. Wait at least 4 hours between taking acetaminophen and 6 hours between taking ibuprofen.
We should prevent elderly friends from taking many kinds of medicine at once in order to reduce fever as quickly as possible, especially some Chinese patent medicines that contain the same ingredients. Taking them at the same time is equivalent to repeated administration.
Pay special attention to
When taking acetaminophen and compound cold medicine containing acetaminophen at the same time, overdose will occur, and in severe cases, it may lead to liver necrosis and other fatal diseases.
Note that these are not recommended for reducing fever →
asked: Which drugs and medical supplies are not recommended for reducing fever?
Zheng Ping, chief pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department of Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University: It is not recommended to use Nimesulide , hormones, and antipyretic patches to reduce fever.
✘ Nimesulide is used to reduce fever. Thousands of adverse events have occurred during its domestic launch, and some have even caused death. Currently, nimesulide is prohibited for use in children under 12 years of age and is not routinely used as an antipyretic.
✘ Glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone are used to reduce fever. Currently, there is no relevant evidence in domestic and foreign studies. Therefore, the use of glucocorticoids as antipyretics is not recommended.
✘ The principle of antipyretic patch for reducing fever is that when the water in the gel evaporates, it can take the heat away and help dissipate heat. However, due to the limited area of the antipyretic patch, it is not very helpful in reducing fever throughout the body and may cause allergies, so its use is not recommended.
Comprehensive People's Daily Online , People's Daily Online popular science WeChat public account, Nanfang Daily
Source: China News Service
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