Algofen

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Algofen
• Algofen side effects
• Algofen dosing
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Algofen?
• Who should not take Algofen?
• What other drugs will affect Algofen?
• Algofen reviews

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What is Algofen

Algofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Algofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Algofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, Algofen, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.
Algofen may also be used for purposes not listed in Algofen guide.

Algofen side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking Algofen and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• swelling or rapid weight gain;
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
• severe headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, and/or seizure (convulsions).

Less serious side effects may include:

• upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;
• bloating, gas;
• dizziness, headache, nervousness;
• skin itching or rash;
• blurred vision; or
• ringing in your ears.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Algofen dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Dysmenorrhea:

200 to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:

Initial dose: 400 to 800 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maintenance dose: May be increased to a maximum daily dose of 3200 mg based on patient response and tolerance.

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Initial dose: 400 to 800 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Maintenance dose: May be increased to a maximum daily dose of 3200 mg based on patient response and tolerance.

Usual Adult Dose for Headache:

Study - Prevention of Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)-induced headache:
600 mg orally 90 minutes prior to the initial ECT session

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

Oral: Mild to moderate pain:
200 to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Doses greater than 400 mg have not been proven to provide greater efficacy.
IV: (Patients should be well hydrated before IV Algofen administration):
Pain: 400 to 800 mg intravenously over 30 minutes every 6 hours as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Fever:

Oral:
200 to 400 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
IV: :
Fever: Initial: 400 mg intravenously over 30 minutes
Maintenance: 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours or 100 to 200 mg every 4 hours as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Fever:

Greater than 6 months to 12 years:
5 mg/kg/dose for temperature less than 102.5 degrees F (39.2 degrees C) orally every 6 to 8 hours as needed.
10 mg/kg/dose for temperature greater than or equal to 102.5 degrees F (39.2 degrees C) orally every 6 to 8 hours as needed.
The recommended maximum daily dose is 40 mg/kg.
OTC pediatric labeling (analgesic, antipyretic): 6 months to 11 years: 7.5 mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 hours; Maximum daily dose: 30 mg/kg

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:

Infants and Children: 4 to 10 mg/kg orally every 6 to 8 hours as needed.
The recommended maximum daily dose is 40 mg/kg.
OTC pediatric labeling : 6 months to 11 years: 7.5 mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 hours; Maximum daily dose: 30 mg/kg

Usual Pediatric Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

6 months to 12 years:
Usual: 30 to 40 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 divided doses; start at lower end of dosing range and titrate; patients with milder disease may be treated with 20 mg/kg/day; doses greater than 40 mg/kg/day may increase risk of serious adverse effects; doses greater than 50 mg/kg/day have not been studied and are not recommended.
Maximum dose: 2.4 g/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystic Fibrosis:

Oral: Chronic twice daily dosing adjusted to maintain serum concentration of 50 to 100 mcg/mL has been associated with slowing of disease progression in pediatric patients with mild lung disease.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Patent Ductus Arteriosus:

Algofen lysine:
Gestational age 32 weeks or less, birth weight: 500 to 1500 g:
Initial dose: 10 mg/kg, followed by two doses of 5 mg/kg after 24 and 48 hours
Note: Use birth weight to calculate all doses. Hold second or third doses if urinary output is less than 0.6 mL/kg/hour; may give when laboratory studies indicate renal function is back to normal. A second course of treatment, alternative pharmacologic therapy, or surgery may be needed if the ductus arteriosus fails to close or reopens following the initial course of therapy.

Active ingredients: Ibuprofen

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Advil Extra Strength Liqui Gels
mg	12	$13.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
mg	12	$13.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
mg	24	$16.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
mg	24	$16.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
Advilgel
Algifor-L forte
Amavita Ibuprofen
Articalm
ARTICALM Capsule/ Tablet / 20mg (10 units)		$1.44	High Q
20 mg x 10's		$1.54
ARTICALM film-coated tab 20 mg x 10's		$1.54	Cadila (Vibra)
Articalm 20mg FC-TAB / 10		$1.54
Articalm 10mg Tablet		$0.08	Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
ARTICALM Capsule/ Tablet / 10mg (10 units)		$0.74	High Q
ARTICALM 10 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.76	Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
10 mg x 10's		$0.80
ARTICALM film-coated tab 10 mg x 10's		$0.80	Cadila (Vibra)
Articalm 10mg FC-TAB / 10		$0.80
Caldolor 100 MG/ML Injectable Solution
Children's Advil drops
Cibalgina Due Fast
Docpelin “femina”
Dolin
Dolin 400+105+35 Tablet		$0.00
Dolin 50+500+50 Tablet		$0.05
Dolin 30 gm Gel		$0.90
DOLIN GEL 1 tube(s) (30 GM gel each)		$0.96	Adips Laboratories Ltd
Dolin NA Gel		$0.96	Adips Laboratories Ltd
Dolormin f?r Kinder
Druisel VL
Fenomas
Fenopine
Gineflor
Ibalgin
Ibren Ibuprohm
Ibu 800 MG Oral Tablet
Ibu-Gel Kreussler
Ibufetum 5%
Ibufix
Ibuflam Lichtenstein
Ibukern
Ibupirac LC
Ibuprofen
100 /5ml	100	$10.64	USA
200 mg	10	$0.56
200 mg	50	$12.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	84	$23.52	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
200 mg	90	$8.70	USA
200 mg	100	$9.11	USA
200 mg	252	$70.56	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
300 mg	100	$14.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
400 mg	90	$13.84	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
400 mg	90	$13.84	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
400 mg	100	$15.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
400 mg	100	$15.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
400 mg	100	$27.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 %	50 gram	$18.18	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 %	100 gram	$27.98	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
600 mg	84	$29.92	Canada, UK
600 mg	90	$13.65	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg	90	$22.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg	100	$11.49	USA
600 mg	100	$22.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
800 mg	90	$14.95	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
800 mg	90	$16.27	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
800 mg	90	$16.31	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
CVS Pharmacy ibuprofen 200 mg caplet		$0.02
Pv ibuprofen 200 mg caplet		$0.04
Children's motrin cold suspension		$0.05
Ibuprofen cold suspension		$0.05
Medi-profen 200 mg tablet		$0.07
Nuprin 200 mg tablet		$0.10
Motrin ib 200 mg tablet		$0.13
Advil 200 mg gel caplet		$0.15
Ibuprofen pm caplet		$0.17
Soba profen ib caplet		$0.19
Midol caplet		$0.21
Ibuprofen 200 mg Bini Labs Tablet		$0.00
Motrin 400 mg tablet		$0.29
Childs ibuprofen susp drp		$0.33
Ibuprofen 800 mg tablet		$0.36
Ibuprofen 200 mg Modern Labs Tablet		$0.01
Motrin 800 mg tablet		$0.59
Nuprin muscle & joint patch		$1.03
Caldolor 400 mg/4 ml vial		$2.21
Ibuprofen - 1 A Pharma
Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Capsule [Motrin]
Ibuprofen APC
Ibuprofen CF
Ibuprofen IPS
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Ibuprofène Urgo 5%
Ibuprotech
Junifen
LГњNdolor
Mediflam
Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula
Neutropain
Neutropain 200 mg x 500's		$30.00
Nurofen Pain
Pediafen
Premobil SR
300		$0.16
Provin
Provon
Rapidophen
Rimofen
Salixell
Serviprofen
Suphen
Thomapyrin Tension
Tispol IBU-DD
Unodol
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Algofen - Frequently asked Questions

Can Algofen be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Algofen?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of Algofen can cause damage to your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of Algofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). Use only the smallest amount of Algofen needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.

Take Algofen with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

The Algofen chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

If you take Algofen for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.

Who should not take Algofen?

Do not use Algofen just before or after heart bypass surgery.

This medicine may cause life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term.

This medicine may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking Algofen, especially in older adults.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Algofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medication if you have:

• a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;

• heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;

• a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;

• asthma;

• polyps in your nose;

• liver or kidney disease;

• systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE);

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or

• if you smoke.

FDA pregnancy category D. Taking Algofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using Algofen.

It is not known whether Algofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child without the advice of a doctor.

What other drugs will affect Algofen?

Ask your doctor before using an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft). Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

• aspirin or other NSAIDs such as naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others;

• heart or blood pressure medicine such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and others;

• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);

• diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

• steroids (prednisone and others); or

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Algofen. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Can Algofen be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Algofen be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology