Orbifen for Children: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Orbifen for Children 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is an analgesic (relieves pain), an anti-inflammatory , and an anti-pyretic (lowers temperature during fever).

Orbifen for Children 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used to treat mild to moderate muscular pain and to bring down fever, including post-immunisation fever. Orbifen for Children works by blocking and reducing the level of prostaglandis. Prostaglandins is a chemical produced in the body in response to injury and certain diseases and conditions and is responsible for causing inflammation, pain and fever. Relief from pain and fever usually comes within an hour of taking Orbifen for Children; however, anti-inflammatory effects could take days or even weeks to become apparent. Orbifen for Children is available over-the-counter and with prescription.

Orbifen for Children Side Effects

Common side effects of Orbifen for Children may include, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, fluid retention and swelling, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, nervousness, rash, and vomiting. Rare side effects of Orbifen for Children may include, abdominal bleeding, blood in urine, blurred vision, changes in heartbeat, confusion, depression, dry eyes, hives, inability to sleep, kidney or liver damage, severe allergic reactions, shortness of breath, sleepiness, stomach ulcer, vomiting blood, painful urination.

Ulcers or internal bleeding can happen especially when Orbifen for Children is used for long time or in large doses.

Orbifen for Children Caution

Avoid taking Orbifen for Children if they are sensitive or allergic to aspirin, or if they have asthma.

Inform your physician any drug reactions that they have experienced with Orbifen for Children in the past.

Do not use more than the dosage prescribed by your physician.

Peptic ulcers and bleeding can occur without warning when using Orbifen for Children.

Orbifen for Children should be used with caution if they have kidney or liver disease.

Do not give aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory drugs while using Orbifen for Children unless advised by your physician.

If they have a severe allergic reaction from Orbifen for Children, seek medical help right away.

Orbifen for Children should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation.

The smallest effective dose of Orbifen for Children should be used for the shortest time possible to relieve the symptoms. If symptoms persist despite treatment, seek medical advice from your physician or pharmacist.

Orbifen for Children Overdose

Symptoms of Orbifen for Children overdose may include acute depression (crying spell), abdominal pain, short breath, drowsiness, irregular heartbeat, kidney failure, low blood pressure, nausea, seizures, and vomiting and even death. In case of an Orbifen for Children overdose, seek medical attention right away.

Never give a double dose of Orbifen for Children.

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