Family Common Over-the-Counter Medication Handbook

Author: Yao Keqiu
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This manual is divided into two parts. The first part is the chemical drugs (Western medicine) section, categorized by usage, including medications for the nervous system, digestive system, respiratory system, vitamins and minerals, dermatology, ophthalmology and otolaryngology, gynecology, etc. The second part is the traditional Chinese medicine section, divided into 7 treatment departments: internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology and otolaryngology, and dermatology. For different dosage forms of the same drug, the title of the drug name is followed by a smaller font. At the end of the book, there are the full texts of the first and second national over-the-counter drug lists issued by the State Food and Drug Administration, as well as the list of Category B over-the-counter drugs in the second batch of the national over-the-counter drug list. For the convenience of readers, an "Index of Suggested Medications for Diseases" is also included.
Chapter 1: Medications for Nervous System Diseases
1. Antipyretic and Analgesic Drugs
- Ibuprofen Tablets, Capsules, Granules, Creams, Suppositories, Suspensions, Drops, Gels, Syrups
[Alias] Isobutylphenylacetic acid, Brufen, Isobutylprofen.
[Mechanism of Action and Uses] This drug produces strong anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antipyretic, and analgesic effects by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins or other irritating substances. Its efficacy is comparable to that of aspirin and phenylbutazone, but superior to that of acetaminophen. It is primarily used for antipyresis and relieving mild to moderate pain, such as alleviating symptoms of neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reducing stiffness and pain, swelling, improving grip strength, and joint flexion. It can also be used for soft tissue injuries, lower back pain, dysmenorrhea, toothache, postoperative pain from tumors, eye surgery, colds, and influenza.
[Dosage Forms, Dosage, and Administration]
- Tablets: 0.1g or 0.2g per tablet;
- Extended-release tablets (Fenikang): 0.2g or 0.3g per tablet;
- Extended-release capsules (Fenbid): 0.3g per capsule;
- Granules: 0.1g per pack;
- Creams (Bofite): 2.5g (50ml);
- Suppositories (Children's Ibuprofen Suppositories): 0.05g or 0.1g per suppository;
- Dry suspensions: 1.2g per 34g;
- Suspensions: ① 2g per 100ml, ② 1.2g per 60ml;
- Drops: 0.8g per 20ml;
- Gels: 0.75g per 15g;
- Syrups: 0.2g per 10ml.
(1) Tablets:
- Adults: Oral, for antipyresis and analgesia: 200–400mg per time, 3–4 times daily, not exceeding 2.4g per day; for treating arthritis: 400–600mg per time, 2 times daily.
- Children: Oral, 5–10mg per kg of body weight, 3 times daily.
(2) Extended-release tablets:
- Adults: Oral, 300–800mg per time, once every 12 hours. Take after meals. If used for postoperative pain relief, take 300–800mg immediately after surgery.