Intafen 400 mg Tablet

Intafen 400 mg Tablet is an oral pain-relief medicine that contains 400 mg of ibuprofen in each tablet. Ibuprofen belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, which is used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation. Intafen 400 mg Tablet may be used for conditions such as headache, dental pain, muscle aches, period pain, joint pain, and other short-term painful inflammatory conditions. It is designed for adults and for people who have been assessed by a doctor for a 400 mg ibuprofen strength.

How it works: Ibuprofen in Intafen 400 mg Tablet works by blocking the body’s production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals that cause pain, swelling, and fever. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines to help relieve pain and inflammation from the inside.

Intafen 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ibuprofen tablet than the lower over-the-counter 200 mg strength, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a stronger single dose for more significant pain or inflammation. Because each tablet already contains 400 mg of ibuprofen, it should be used only when this strength is appropriate and the total daily dose is being monitored.

• Headache
• Toothache
• Muscle pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Joint pain and inflammation
• Fever reduction

• Swallow the Intafen 400 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time your doctor recommends.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Avoid taking it on an empty stomach if you have a history of stomach irritation.
• If you miss a dose and are taking it on a schedule, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose.

Each Intafen 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ibuprofen per tablet. The exact dose and how often you may take it depend on your condition and your doctor’s instructions; this strength is often taken every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your clinician recommends, and do not assume more tablets will work better or faster.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ibuprofen may include:

• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Headache

• Intafen 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ibuprofen tablet, so use extra caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers or GI bleeding.
• Do not use with other NSAIDs unless your doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which raises the risk of stomach bleeding.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, or fluid retention.
• This tablet can increase bleeding risk, especially if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medicines.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to stomach, kidney, and heart side effects from this 400 mg strength.
• If you become dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhea, or not drinking enough fluids, the risk of kidney injury may increase.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs such as naproxen
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Intafen 400 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.