Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines, ibuprofen and paracetamol. Both of these belong to a class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension helps lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children.

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension1 and Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension2.

Uses of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension for your child

In Pain relief

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension contains two medicines: Paracetamol and Ibuprofen both of which are widely used as pain killers. They work in different ways to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. This medicine is very effective in treating mild to moderate pain associated with migraine, headache, backache, period (menstrual) pain, dental pain, and rheumatic and muscular pain. The anti-inflammatory component makes this medicine more effective in treating strains, sprains, and muscle pains.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take too much as this can be dangerous and do not take it for longer than you need it. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension helps lower high temperature caused by fever. This medicine is effective in treating cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, and fever. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take too much or for longer than you need as this can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

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Side effects of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension in children

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Mebufen Plus

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea

How can I give Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension works

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.

Liver

CAUTION

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if I forget to give Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension is used to reduce pain as well as fever in children and infants.
Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.
Give plenty of fluids to your child, if diarrhea occurs as a side-effect.
Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
If Mebufen Plus Oral Suspension does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.

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