OPTION 4

Key concept:

Ibuprofen:

•            It has been rated as the safest traditional NSAID by the spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting system in U.K.

•            Ibuprofen (400 mg) has been found equally or more efficacious than a combination of aspirin (650 mg) + codeine (60 mg) in relieving dental surgery pain, but is a weaker anti-inflammatory; not suitable for acute gout and other similar conditions

•            It is indicated in soft tissue injuries, fractures, vasectomy, tooth extraction, postpartum and postoperatively: suppress swelling and inflammation.