Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension

Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension, made by Helix Pharma Ltd, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID). Its active ingredient is Dexibuprofen 100mg/5ml, and it is used for fever, period pain, dental pain, headache, and muscle and joint pain. Pack size: 60ml suspension.

Uses of Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension

Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension is used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as period pain, dental pain, headache and muscle and joint pain, and to reduce fever. The syrup form is widely used for fever and pain in children.

How Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension works

Dexibuprofen is the active form of ibuprofen. It blocks the enzymes that make prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain, fever and inflammation.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension include:

• Indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Headache or dizziness
• Mild skin rash

Stop taking it and see a doctor urgently if you pass black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or develop swelling of the face or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with or after food to reduce stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, a stomach ulcer, stomach bleeding, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney or liver problems.
• Do not take it together with other NSAID painkillers unless your doctor advises it.
• Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask your doctor before using it at any other stage of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed.

Storage

Store the dry powder below 30°C in a dry place. Once mixed with water, follow the storage and discard instructions printed on the pack, and shake well before each use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension online in Pakistan

Order Hifen-X 100mg/5ml Suspension from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Dexibuprofen by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.