Farex Uses

• Farex indications
• Farex dosage
• Farex interactions
• Farex side effects
• Farex contraindications

What is Farex?

Ibuprofen (Farex) is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) that reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Pseudoephedrine (Farex) is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of Farex is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.

Farex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Farex indications

For the relief of pain eg, headache, dental pain, period pain, rheumatic pain, muscular pain and backache.

Farex relieves fever eg, fever associated with cold and flu.

Also indicated for the relief of inflammation of muscles and joints in rheumatic disease including juvenile arthritis and other muscular skeletal disorder.

Farex dosage

Caplet: 200 mg: Adults and Children >12 years: Initial Dose: 2 caplets, then if necessary, 1 or 2 caplets every 4 hrs.

400 mg: Adults and Children >12 years: Initial Dose: 1 caplet, then if necessary, 1 caplet every 4 hrs.

It is recommended not to exceed 1,200 mg daily for minor ailments (eg, fever and headache) but can be used up to a maximum of 2,400 mg daily, if prescribed by the doctor.

Syrup: Farex for Children is suitable for babies and children from 3 months (weighing >5 kg), to be given orally. Daily Dose: 20-30 mg/kg body weight in divided doses.

Post-Immunisation Fever: Can be given to babies from 3 months old (weighing >5 kg), on the advice of a physician. Initial Dose: 2.5 mL followed by a further 2.5 mL 6 hrs later, if necessary. Not >5 mL in 24 hrs. Pain and Fever: Infants 3-6 months: 2.5 mL 3 times daily. Infants 6-12 months: 2.5 mL 3-4 times daily. Children 1-3 years: 5 mL 3 times daily. Children 4-6 years: 7.5 mL 3 times daily. Children 7-9 years: 10 mL 3 times daily. Children 10-12 years: 15 mL 3 times daily. Doses should be given approximately every 6-8 hrs, (or with a minimum of 4 hrs between each dose if required). Not suitable for children <3 months unless advised by physician.

Administration: Farex should be taken with or after food.

Farex should be used at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time.

Farex interactions

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What other drugs will affect Farex?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: