Brudex Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer P R G Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Ibuprofen (400mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Dextropropoxyphene (32.5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
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Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.2
User Reviews635

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Brudex?
If you miss a dose of Brudex, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Brudex Tablet Reviews

Brudex is a combination medicine which helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower the pain perception.

Brudex should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Brudex Tablet Works

Brudex is a combination of three pain relieving medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Dextropropoxyphene. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol work by blocking the chemical messengers in brain that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Dextropropoxyphene works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby further decreasing pain perception.

How to Use Brudex Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brudex is to be taken with food.

Uses of Brudex Tablet

  • Pain relief

Brudex Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brudex is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Even small doses of Brudex can cause infant sleepiness and decreased/altered brain function.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brudex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Brudex.
Kidney  CAUTION
Brudex should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brudex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Brudex is not recommended in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Brudex alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver  CAUTION
Brudex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brudex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking this medicine.
  • Brudex is given to treat various painful conditions.
  • Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking it.
  • Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).

References

  1. Drugs.com. Ibuprofen.
  2. ScienceDirect. Dextropropoxyphene.
  3. ScienceDirect. Paracetamol.

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