Herpes simplex virus HSV 1 HSV 2 HHV 1 HHV 2

Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known as Human herpes virus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and -2), are two members of the herpes virus family that infect humans. HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause the vira...

Ibuprofen-Famotidine Combination Reduces Ulcer Risk

Combining ibuprofen and famotidine into 1 pill can control pain while lowering the risk for ulcers posed by ibuprofen alone. Medscape Medical News

SPI Pharma launches Actimask Ibuprofen 92S

SPI Pharma, Inc., a global leader in providing pharmaceutical ingredients and technologies for patient-friendly dosage forms, announces the launch of Actimask Ibuprofen 92S, a taste-masked Ibuprofen.

Johnson & Johnson loses $63 million verdict in Motrin case

Feb 13 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts jury on Wednesday said Johnson & Johnson must pay a teenage girl and her family $63 million, finding she lost much of her skin and suffered other serious harm after...

Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Children taking the common painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be at risk for acute...

Altitude Sickness: Does Ibuprofen Prevent or Mask It?

New research suggests a decrease in the incidence of acute mountain sickness with prophylactic ibuprofen use compared with placebo, but the drug may simply be masking underlying headaches. Medscape...

Ibuprofen and naproxen can cause kidney damage in children

Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, Indiana University School of Medicine r...

Following Bone Surgery Or A Fracture, Ibuprofen Improves Bone Repair

A study conducted at the University of Granada has demonstrated that ibuprofen ­- a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)­ - has beneficial effects on bone repair after a fracture or foll...

Exercise-Induced Intestinal Injury by Ibuprofen in Athletes

NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, are commonly used by athletes for exercise-related pain relief -- but can they cause damaging intestinal effects? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise®

Effect of Grewia Gum as a Suspending Agent on Ibuprofen Pediatric Formulation.

The purpose of this work was to evaluate the potential of grewia gum (GG) as a suspending agent in pharmaceutical oral formulation using ibuprofen as model drug. Ibuprofen pediatric suspension (25 mg...

Balancing the Risks and Benefits of the Use of Over-the-Counter Pain Medications in Children.

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen are the most frequently purchased over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for children. Parents purchase these medicines for the treatment of fever and pain. In some...

Ibuprofen-phospholipid solid dispersions: Improved dissolution and gastric tolerance.

Solid dispersions of ibuprofen with various phospholipids were prepared, and the effect of phospholipids on the in vitro dissolution and in vivo gastrointestinal toxicity of ibuprofen was evaluated. M...

Comminution of ibuprofen to produce nano-particles for rapid dissolution.

A critical problem associated with poorly soluble drugs is low and variable bioavailability derived from slow dissolution and erratic absorption. The preparation of nano-formulations has been identifi...

Development of novel ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion with enhanced bioavailability using cycloamylose.

To develop a novel ibuprofen-loaded solid dispersion with enhanced bioavailability using cycloamylose, it was prepared using spray-drying techniques with cycloamylose at a weight ratio of 1:1. The eff...