Uses

Arinac Forte is a combination of two formulas, i.e., Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine, to treat common cold symptoms. Abbott laboratories market this medicine. This medicine prevents and provides relief from symptoms like blocked nose, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, fever, and sneezing.

This medicine is used to prevent and reduce the pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as toothache, back pain, arthritis, headache, menstrual cramps, or any other minor injury.

Dosage

These tablets should be taken with food, or else you might experience an upset stomach. This medicine is advised to be taken at a fixed time each day not to miss a dosage.

This medicine is not recommended to all. It might cause different effects to everybody, so make sure that you consult your doctor before using this medication and let the doctor if you have any medical condition disorder. Drink plenty of fluids while taking the medication, as fluids will help you break up the miscus and clear the congestion. 

For adults

Based on your doctor’s recommendation, this medicine is recommended upon your treatment response.

For children

Based on your doctor’s recommendation, this medicine is recommended upon your treatment response.

If you are using this medication in liquid form, carefully measure the dosage by using a spoon and make sure that you don’t use a household spoon because you might not get the correct dose.

Side effects

Here are some side effects that you might experience with the excess use of Ibuprofen:

  •       Upset stomach

  •       Nausea

  •       Skin rash

  •       Thrombocytopenia

  •       Vomiting

  •       Mild heartburn

  •       Infusion site pain

  •       Bloating gas

  •       Diarrhea

  •       Constipation

  •       Loss in appetite

If any of these effects worsens or persists, consult your doctor immediately.

When not to use

It is contraindicated to those hypersensitive to the active ingredients, which might cause an allergic reaction in their bodies.

Not recommended to those patients, who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or any other allergies or other NSAIDs.

Formula

Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine

Precautions

  •       This medicine may cause intestinal bleeding.

  •       Don’t intake this medicine more than recommended

  •       If you are pregnant, please discuss with your doctor before intaking this medicine.

  •       Don’t use this medicine if you recently had a heart bypass surgery.

  •       Take precautions before taking this medicine if you ever have heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, history related to heart attack, stroke, any history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, or a blood clot.