Case solved, this is what the different postures on the ibuprofen boxes mean!

Audit expert: Gu Haitong

Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University A few days ago, an "ibuprofen exercise" about the antipyretic and analgesic drug "ibuprofen" became popular on the Internet, attracting the attention and imitation of many people.

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While doing the exercise, people suddenly discovered that the movements shown on the ibuprofen packaging boxes produced by different manufacturers were actually different! Does this have anything to do with the efficacy of the drug?

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What is the difference between ibuprofen in different postures?

Let me first state the conclusion: the posture on the ibuprofen box actually has nothing to do with the efficacy of the drug.

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is usually used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever symptoms.

The postures on different ibuprofen packaging boxes are different, but if you look closely, you can find that their movements are all in motion, and the drug name is "Ibuprofen Sustained Release Capsules".

Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, its main function is actually analgesia , that is, to relieve various pain symptoms in the body, especially muscle pain caused by various sports, which is why sports diagrams are used on the packaging box. In the instructions, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules also have the indication of reducing fever, so they can also be used for reducing fever.

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Ibuprofen drugs on the market have all been clinically tested and approved before they can be sold on the market. Therefore, as long as the indications stated in the drug instructions are taken according to the dosage, no matter what the packaging is, it can have the effect of reducing fever and relieving pain.

At present, there are several types of ibuprofen preparations on the market. What are the differences between them? How should we choose them in home treatment?

What are the differences between different preparations of ibuprofen?

Common ibuprofen preparations are divided into sustained-release dosage forms and ordinary dosage forms . Sustained-release dosage forms include ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and sustained-release capsule tablets, while ordinary dosage forms include ibuprofen tablets, ibuprofen suspension and ibuprofen granules.

From the perspective of dosage form, different preparations of ibuprofen work in different ways and times in the human body.

Ibuprofen sustained-release dosage forms, such as sustained-release capsules, are small pills wrapped in a large capsule shell, called micropills. When the capsule enters the human body, the shell melts in the liquid medium, and then the micropills slowly release the drug, achieving a long-term analgesic effect.

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However, ordinary ibuprofen dosage forms, such as ibuprofen tablets, release the drug all at once after entering the human body, and the effect takes effect faster, but the duration is not as good as that of sustained-release drugs.

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Ibuprofen extended-release formulations take longer to work and only need to be taken twice a day, while regular formulations need to be taken 3 to 4 times a day.

In terms of types, ibuprofen suspension and ibuprofen granules are easy to swallow and contain a smaller dose of ibuprofen, so they are mainly suitable for children (over six months old) and the elderly who have difficulty swallowing. Among them, ibuprofen suspension needs to be shaken before use.

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Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and ibuprofen tablets are more difficult to swallow and contain higher doses of ibuprofen, so they are suitable for adult patients.

In general, different ibuprofen preparations differ in their main efficacy and reaction time, but in the current special environment, if you can buy the medicine, there is no need to worry too much about the type and packaging. The key is to relieve pain and fever first.

In addition, no matter which type of ibuprofen you take, you must read the instructions on the outer packaging carefully before use and take it according to your symptoms. Do not use excessive doses to quickly relieve pain and fever. Overdose may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and may cause gastric ulcers in severe cases.

It should also be noted that not everyone can use ibuprofen. For example, patients with severe coronary heart disease, peptic ulcers, and renal insufficiency are not recommended to use ibuprofen. These people can choose acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen, and pay attention to the dosage. So what is the difference between the two types of antipyretics? Take a look at the table below to find out.

What should I do if I can’t buy ibuprofen?

What if you really can’t buy medicine and your throat hurts terribly?

You can try the following methods:

1. Gargle with salt water: Add a spoonful of salt to warm water, dissolve it fully, and hold it in your mouth and tongue root, stay for 20 to 30 seconds and then spit it out;

2. Lemon water: If the throat is very painful, it is recommended to drink lemon + honey in water, which is very effective. It can also replenish water and improve appetite. Unless the pain of razor throat is unbearable, you can use external sprays such as Jinhoujian and Kaihoujian to treat local inflammation and analgesia.

In addition, for patients diagnosed with the new coronavirus, they should pay more attention to keeping warm, get more rest, and avoid catching cold. At the same time, they should supplement more protein and vitamins, such as eating eggs, milk, spinach and other substances to improve the body's immunity.

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Pain is actually a common symptom among COVID-19 patients. If it cannot be relieved for a long time, or even tends to get worse, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible to determine whether there are other diseases affecting it.

Finally, no matter whether you in front of the screen have recovered, are recovering, or are the chosen worker who has not yet recovered, you still have to insist on personal protection, and at the same time maintain a good attitude, don't panic, eat and drink as you should, and look forward to recovering our health together soon and returning to a happy life!