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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drug used during pain, fever, and inflammation. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain caused by conditions like headaches, arthritis, toothache, muscle sprain, menstrual cramps, etc. It is also used for patent ductus arteriosus, which a condition caused when the ductus arteriosus fails to close at birth.

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My son is 3.4 years old and suffers from fever since yesterday night. What can be done?

Query: Hello doctor, My son is 3.4 years old and he has had a fever since yesterday night. The fever is 101 degrees Fahrenheit and above. I have already given Paracetamol 250 mg, four times today, as the fever reduced but again came back within three hours. I want to know if can I give him Paracetamol at n...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Paracetamol can be given in a gap of four hours, which means that you can give it four to even six times a day as required. You can give it at night depending on the fever provided the gap of four hours is maintained. Do sponging if the fever comes before four hours to b...  Read Full »

How long should I take Ibuprofen to relieve rib pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 65 year old female, and I fell 10 days back and broke one or two ribs. The only thing that brings any relief is Ibuprofen 800 mg. I need to know how often and for how long can I take Ibuprofen? I tried Oxycodone 10 mg, but it does not work that well. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Ibuprofen is a strong painkiller, it should not often be taken, as it has many side effects like gastritis, liver and kidney damage. But in initial days of pain following rib fracture, pain is actually very severe. I suggest you try doing the following: Tram...  Read Full »

I have pain at the injection site. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had a fall recently. The doctor gave me a painkiller injection on my buttocks. Now, I have developed a pain on the right side of the thigh. There is pain only when I touch it, and there is a pain in the place where the injection was given.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had a history of fall. So, you are having a musculoskeletal pain problem. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen can be taken for five days. A hot compress can be applied. Avoid movements that cause pain. Take rest. If there is no improvement, the...  Read Full »

I took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol for my sore throat but they did not help. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sore throat for which I took Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, but it did not help. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The ulcers and the generalized inflammation with red lesions show that there is an extensive oral disease process going on. Now that you have a sore throat, it is even more aggravated. Just a painkiller like Ibuprofen ...  Read Full »

My son is suffering from a cough and fever. Please suggest.

Query: Hi doctor, My 3-year-old son has a very bad cough with fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Since one week, the doctor here has given medication Levolin, Ibugesic and Cetzine along with antibiotics. But, there is no improvement. He still has a fever and a bad cough. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Since it has been a week now, evaluation would be required for this child. 2. The treatment going on is completely perfect. However, I would like to make some changes and additions. 3. Thefever medicine should be given round the clock for up to three days at least...  Read Full »

Please review my foot X-ray; a bus ran over it.

Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to walk properly since a bus ran over my foot. Please help. I am attaching an x-ray of the foot.  Read Full »


Dr. Uppal Veerpal Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) seems to be fine, but it is not clear. So, consult a traumatologist or radiologist with a clear picture. And your medical history lacks complete information. However, limp after a trauma could be caused by dislo...  Read Full »

I got hit in my mouth, and it hurts when I bite. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday, I got hit in my mouth, and this has affected my front teeth. It hurt when I bite down or touch it. I am seeing my dentist tomorrow. Do you have any idea what this is in the meantime?  Read Full »


Dr. Honey Nandwani

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. If it hurts to bite, then there can be many causes. A few of them are listed as It can be just a minor injury that can heal in a few days. There can be a fracture in the crown or root of the teeth. If there is mobility, there can be either tooth or alveolar bone...  Read Full »

My daughter has leakage from breast implants. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, Before eight years, my daughter underwent breast surgery. After that, she had a baby who is 18 months of age now. Before a month, she felt pain in one breast and went to GP. He did an X-ray, which showed a tear in one of the implants. Yesterday she visited a surgeon. He informed her that ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankit Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can assure that silicon from the ruptured implant will stay there only and it will not go anywhere in her body. Your surgeon is correct in telling you that the replacement can be done just after the inflammatory response settles down. It is better to remove the ruptured...  Read Full »

Can I take Carisoprodol as I have Ibuprofen allergy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am allergic to Ibuprofen. Can I take Carisoprodol?  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant barbiturate compound. Do not use it if you are allergic to Meprobamate, Tybamate or Mebutamate or Carisoprodol itself. However, Ibuprofen allergy is not a contraindication for use of Carisoprodol as they are different line of compound...  Read Full »

Please tell me the dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old.

Query: Hi doctor, My daughter got fever since last night. It has been 24 hours and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is 22 months old. We are giving her Fevago drops. What can we do for her?  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever. If fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit, then start tepid sponging and give Meftal-P syrup (Mefenamic Acid) instead of Paracetamol. If the fever goe...  Read Full »

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