Saleto-600

Ibuprofen is both an over-the-counter and a prescription medication. The over-the-counter form is used both to treat minor aches and pains and also to reduce fever. The prescription form is used for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, mild to moderate pain, and to treat primary dysmenorrhea. It may also be used to reduce fever in adults. This medication page refers to the prescription form of ibuprofen.

This medication comes in tablet and oral suspension forms. Ibuprofen may be given up to 6 times per day with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of ibuprofen include nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach irritation, or headache. Ibuprofen can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication will affect you.

Ibuprofen is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea (pain due to menstruation), and mild to moderate pain. It may also be used to reduce fever in adults.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Saleto-600 is part of the drug classes:

• Antiinflammatory preparations, non steroids for topical use

• Antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration

• Miscellaneous Cardiac Preparations

• Propionic acid derivatives

Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• have kidney problems
• have liver problems
• have heart problems
• have had a stomach bleed or ulcer (hole in the lining of the stomach) in the past
• have asthma
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Ibuprofen falls into category C. This medication may be given to a pregnant woman if her healthcare provider believes that its benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh any possible risks to her unborn baby.

In addition, ibuprofen is known to cause heart defects on the developing fetus. Use during pregnancy, especially during late pregnancy, should be avoided.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

It is not known if ibuprofen is excreted in human breast milk or if it will harm your nursing baby.