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Ibutard 300.
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

Ibutard 300 helps to cope with pain and inflammation of various nature. This drug is widely used both as a primary remedy and in complex therapy. Its action is entirely aimed at reducing pain syndrome and eliminating inflammatory processes in muscles and joints.
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Indications Ibutard 300.
Indications for use of Ibutard 300 are varied, in terms of the fact that the drug actively eliminates inflammation and pain of any nature. It is mainly used for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthrosis, tendinitis and tendovaginitis.
The medicine eliminates back, muscle and joint pain. It is actively used for headaches and toothaches. The remedy has proven itself in neuralgia.
It is easy to get rid of traumatic damage to soft tissues and the musculoskeletal system with this remedy. Moreover, its effect is aimed at reducing inflammation in bursitis.
Adnexitis and primary dysmenorrhea are also actively treated with this remedy. It is used for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs, but only as part of a complex therapy. In general, the drug has a wide range of action. Ibutard 300 has proven itself as an effective remedy that is taken by both adults and children. Regarding childhood, there are some restrictions.
Release form
Release form - prolonged-release capsules. One tablet contains 300 mg of active substances. The package may contain 10-20 tablets, depending on the packaging. Therefore, these are 1-2 blisters. Throughout the entire period of use, the medicine must be stored in standard packaging.
The active ingredient is ibuprofen. It, together with auxiliary substances, has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Ibuprofen is in the form of pellets with prolonged release.
The product can be purchased at any pharmacy. It is sold without a prescription, but requires a specialist consultation. Despite its versatility, the drug must be taken individually, depending on the desired result and the therapy. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. Ibutard 300 helps to cope with various types of pain. It is widely used for inflammations of an infectious nature.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics Ibutard 300 - the active substance is ibuprofen. This component is designed to provide anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. The active substance is able to increase the level of endogenous interferon. Due to this, the immunostimulating effect is actively manifested and the non-specific resistance of the body increases. These indicators are especially important in the symptomatic elimination of ARVI.
The capsules of the drug have a prolonged effect. This allows you to use it less often and significantly reduce the dosage. Naturally, the possibility of side effects is also reduced. The main amount of the drug is in the human body for a long time. The release is slow, due to maintaining a constant concentration of the drug in the blood. It is provided for 12 hours after administration. Ibutard 300 is allowed even for children, despite the increased concentration of ibuprofen in it.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics of Ibutard 300 - the first pass effect occurs in the liver. Therefore, people with liver and kidney failure should avoid this medication. The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is achieved within 120 minutes after administration, and lasts for 12 hours. This allows you to significantly reduce the dose of the drug and allow it to be used in childhood.
The drug has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect. Therefore, it is used not only to eliminate pain, inflammation, but also to treat colds. The active component is ibuprofen. It is able to exhibit immunostimulating properties and thereby increase non-specific resistance. The drug is excreted from the body slowly, mainly with urine. Excretion depends on the quantitative intake of Ibutard 300, but occurs extremely slowly, due to the prolonged action.
Dosing and administration
The method of application and dosage depend on the person's condition, illness and individual characteristics of the body. The drug can be taken by both adults and children. Childhood implies the use of the drug from the age of 12.
It is enough to take 1-2 capsules 2 times a day to achieve a positive effect. The tablets have a prolonged effect, which does not require frequent use of the product. The effect lasts for 12 hours.
The capsule is swallowed without chewing or dissolving. It should be washed down with 200 ml of liquid. Food intake does not affect the use of the medicine. But, despite this, it is advisable to use it after meals. Ibuprofen has an active effect and can cause harm on an "empty" stomach.
In some cases, the patient is allowed to use 4 capsules per day, this is the maximum dosage. You cannot increase it on your own. A number of side effects are not so small. Ibutard 300 can have not only a positive effect, especially on the child's body.
Use Ibutard 300. during pregnancy
The use of Ibutard 300 during pregnancy largely depends on the woman's condition. In this case, it is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons. Moreover, it is necessary to compare the positive effect for the woman with the possible negative impact on the child's body. The first criterion should prevail over the latter.
In the first trimester, taking any medication carries a risk. There is a risk of miscarriage and the development of various pathologies in the child. This should make the woman think about her condition and the elimination of the problem that has arisen. In the third trimester, the use of the drug is contraindicated. There is a risk of premature birth.
If a woman is breastfeeding, this process must be stopped. The active component can penetrate the child's body along with the mother's milk, which is extremely unacceptable. Regarding any use of Ibutard 300, it is necessary to consult a doctor. This will help to avoid possible negative consequences.
Contraindications
There are contraindications to the use of Ibutard 300, moreover, there are quite a few of them. It is worth noting that the drug should not be used in any case by people with hypersensitivity to some components, especially ibuprofen. This can lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Ibutard 300 should not be used for gastric or duodenal ulcers in the acute phase, as this will aggravate the situation. People with gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcerative colitis are at risk.
Despite the fact that the medication is actively used in the treatment of inflammatory processes and colds, it cannot be used for bronchial asthma. People with problems of the optic nerve and hematopoietic system should refrain from taking the drug. Especially with aplastic or hemological anemia, hemosiderosis, hemochromatosis, thalassemia, leukemia and chronic hemolysis. As mentioned above, people with significant renal or hepatic insufficiency should refuse the drug. Pregnant women in the first and third trimesters are also at risk. When taking Ibutard 300, it is necessary to follow certain rules.
Side effects Ibutard 300.
Side effects of Ibutard 300 are extensive, due to the high activity of the main component. From the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, irritation, dyspepsia, discomfort in the epigastric region may occur. In rare cases, there are violations of kidney or liver function, damage to the gastrointestinal tract, complicated bleeding.
From the side of the central nervous system headaches, sleep disturbances, dizziness, severe agitation are not excluded. The picture of peripheral blood often changes, namely thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia, eosinophilia and agranulocytosis.
Allergic reactions: Quincke's edema, erythema multiforme exudative, anaphylactic shock, toxic epidermal necrosis, bronchospasm and skin rashes. Hearing and vision impairment may occur. If strange side effects occur, Ibutard 300 should be discontinued until the causes are determined.
Overdose
An overdose of the drug is not excluded. It is mainly observed when the dose of the drug is increased independently. This leads to an increased concentration of it in the body. As a result, a person feels a headache and drowsiness. Over time, vomiting and arterial hypertension may occur.
There is no specific antidote. If negative symptoms appear, stop taking the medication and wash the patient's stomach. Then correct the electrolyte balance. Due to the high degree of binding to blood plasma proteins, hemodialysis is not effective.
In case of gastrointestinal bleeding, difficulty breathing or throat spasm, stop taking the drug. The incident should be reported to the doctor immediately and emergency medical care should be called. In this case, further actions regarding taking the drug are discussed with a specialist. Ibutard 300 is excluded from therapy if there are persistent side effects.
Interactions with other drugs
Interactions of Ibutard 300 with other drugs should be carried out under special control. Taking the medication together with acetylsalicylic acid or another drug belonging to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. In this case, a dose adjustment is necessary.
The active component ibuprofen increases the concentration of Digoxin, Methotrexate, Phenytoin and Lithium in the blood plasma. Moreover, it reduces the effect of diuretics and antihypertensive drugs.
When used simultaneously with anticoagulants, their effect may be enhanced. Thus, the use of potassium-sparing diuretics is fraught with the development of hyperglycemia. If these are glucocorticosteroids or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the risk of developing side effects from the gastrointestinal tract increases. All this indicates that the simultaneous use of several drugs can lead to the occurrence of negative reactions from the body as a whole. Ibutard 300 in this case was no exception.
Storage conditions
Storage conditions for Ibutard 300 must be observed. First of all, it is necessary to create certain temperature conditions. In this case, 25 degrees Celsius is enough. Naturally, this place should be dry, warm and without direct sunlight. It is advisable to protect the medicine from any light. A home medicine cabinet is perfect for this. Children should not have access to it. The drug has a powerful effect and can harm the baby's body.
It is not recommended to leave the medicine in the refrigerator. These are unacceptable storage conditions. Throughout the entire period of "operation", it is worth paying attention to the appearance of the capsules. They should not change color and smell. Otherwise, their further use is questionable.
Long-term storage of the drug, even if all the rules are followed, is not advisable. After all, over time, the pharmacological properties begin to gradually disappear, which leads to complete ineffectiveness of the drug. This requirement also applies to Ibutard 300, at best, the drug will not have a positive effect, at worst, it will aggravate the situation.
Shelf life
The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture. Such a shelf life does not require constant monitoring of the drug. It is enough to simply observe the basic storage conditions. They consist of optimal temperature and humidity. To maintain normal pharmacological effects of the drug, 25 degrees Celsius is enough. Naturally, a complete absence of humidity and any light, including direct sunlight, is necessary.
Throughout the entire shelf life, it is worth paying attention to the external characteristics of the medicine. There should be no changes, including regarding the smell and color. All this indicates improper storage. As a result, it is better to get rid of the medicine.
Children should not have access to the medicine. This will protect not only their lives, but also the medicine itself from damage. After the specified shelf life, the use of the medicine is prohibited. Ibutard 300 no longer has special pharmacological properties.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ibutard 300." translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.