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Ibuprofen

Pregnancy & gynaecology-specific. Every dose row is source-referenced; verify against institutional protocols.

IbuprofenNSAID analgesic

Regimens checked: 2026-10-18. Each indication has its own preparation, limits and safety checks.

Ibuprofen: indication-specific regimens
IndicationDoseRouteFrequencyDuration / preparationMaximumMonitoring / cautions
Short-term pain relief after birth or gynaecological surgery when NSAIDs are appropriate; not an antenatal regimen
200–400 mg per dose
Oral
Every 8 hours when prescribed; reduce/stop as symptoms improve
Shortest course needed for recovery; MSF postoperative reference maximum 8 days. Record the actual stop/review date; ongoing or increasing pain needs clinical review. · Check 200 mg or 400 mg tablet strength. Take with food; do not combine with another NSAID or duplicate OTC ibuprofen.
  • Short-term use is compatible with breastfeeding in the MSF reference. Do not prescribe while bleeding or renal contraindications remain unresolved.
1,200 mg in 24 hours in this pain regimen; do not import higher anti-inflammatory schedules into a discharge prescription.
Monitor
  • Pain response, hydration/urine output, GI pain or bleeding; review renal function when clinically indicated.
  • Check current bleeding, renal/hepatic function, allergy/asthma history, anticoagulants and interacting medicines before prescribing.
Contraindications / cautions
  • NSAID allergy or NSAID-triggered asthma; active peptic ulcer/GI bleeding or a significant bleeding/coagulation problem.
  • Severe renal/hepatic impairment, severe heart failure, uncorrected dehydration/hypovolaemia or severe infection. Avoid in OHSS because of renal risk.
  • Avoid concurrent NSAIDs; anticoagulants, methotrexate, ACE inhibitors/diuretics and other interacting medicines require prescriber review. This card is for postpartum/nonpregnant care, not pregnancy.
Pregnancy safety
This reference is postpartum/nonpregnant only; do not use it as an antenatal prescription.
Lactation
Compatible with indicated short-term maternal use.
Adverse effects
GI ulceration/bleeding, renal injury, hypersensitivity/bronchospasm.
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