Suspension orale

An oral suspension is a liquid preparation in which the active ingredient is dispersed in a liquid. Unlike other solutions, its components may settle at the bottom of the container when left to stand.

For this reason, many medicines in suspension form must be shaken before administering each dose. It is essential to consult the patient information leaflet and follow the specific instructions for the medicine.

Anti-inflammatory medicines in oral suspension form may be indicated to relieve various symptoms, depending on their active ingredient, concentration and specific authorisation.

Depending on the medicine, they may be used for the symptomatic treatment of:

• Mild to moderate pain.
• Inflammatory conditions.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Toothache.
• Headache.
• Pain associated with certain inflammatory conditions.
• Fever.

The indications are not the same for all medicines. Always check the patient information leaflet before using a liquid anti-inflammatory medicine.

Liquid anti-inflammatories are an alternative to tablets, capsules and other solid forms. Oral suspensions can make administration easier in situations where the medicine is indicated but the patient has difficulty swallowing tablets.

Furthermore, certain formats allow specific quantities to be measured using syringes, spoons or measuring cups included in the pack.

The correct way to take an anti-inflammatory oral suspension depends on the medicine used. The dose may vary depending on the active ingredient, its concentration, age, weight and other individual circumstances.

In general, it is important to:

• Read the patient information leaflet carefully before using the medicine.
• Shake the container when instructed to do so.
• Use the measuring device supplied with the medicine.
• Adhere to the recommended dose for each intake.
• Maintain the recommended interval between doses.
• Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
• Do not continue treatment for longer than recommended.

In a suspension, the active ingredient particles may become unevenly distributed whilst the medicine is being stored. Shaking the oral suspension before administering it, where specified in the patient information leaflet, helps to homogenise the contents.

Failure to shake the medicine properly could affect the amount administered with each dose. Always follow the specific instructions on the packaging.

Some medicines are available in liquid forms authorised for specific paediatric age groups. However, just because a medicine is in the form of an oral suspension does not mean it is suitable for every child or for every age.

For certain paediatric medicines, the dose may depend on the child’s weight. Therefore, the instructions in the package leaflet or the guidance provided by your doctor or pharmacist must be strictly followed.

Ibuprofen oral suspension is one of the liquid forms available of this active ingredient. Ibuprofen belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and certain forms are indicated for the symptomatic relief of pain and fever.

There are different strengths and formulations, so doses should not be interchanged between products without first checking the amount of active ingredient contained in each millilitre.

Although both are liquid medicines administered orally, an oral suspension and a syrup are not necessarily the same thing. In a suspension, the active ingredient is dispersed in the liquid and it may be necessary to shake the product to homogenise it.

The term ‘syrup’ refers to another type of liquid preparation, and its characteristics will depend on the formulation. In any case, the method of administration indicated in the patient information leaflet must always be followed.

Anti-inflammatory medicines may have contraindications, adverse effects and interactions with other treatments. Before taking an anti-inflammatory medicine in oral suspension form, read the package leaflet and check whether there are any circumstances in which its use is not recommended.

It is particularly important to seek professional advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have gastrointestinal, kidney, liver or cardiovascular conditions, are allergic to medicines, or are taking other treatments.

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Check the indications, strength, format and patient information leaflet for each medicine and seek advice from a pharmacist if you have any doubts about its use. Find anti-inflammatory medicines in oral suspension at the best price at Farmaciasdirect.