Ibuprofen and Levomenthol Gel

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever Clinical selection for Ibuprofen and Levomenthol Gel should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Directions do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

Dyspepsia, nausea, fluid retention, raised BP. Serious: peptic ulcer/bleed, AKI, heart failure exacerbation, severe skin reactions, bronchospasm, hepatitis (rare).

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Provided as a clinical reference by AfyaIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.