Markofen

Markofen: an effective anti-inflammatory drug from Egypt

Marcofen, also known by its international name Ibuprofen, is an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured in Egypt by Amoun Pharmaceutical Industries Co. It belongs to the pharmacological group of propionic acid derivatives and is widely used in medicine to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and lower temperature in various diseases.

Marcofen is available in a variety of dosage forms, including film-coated tablets, oral suspension, and oral suspension with varying concentrations of active ingredient. The film-coated tablets contain 400 mg of ibuprofen, and the oral suspension offers 100 mg and 100 mg/5 ml concentrations.

Marcofen is widely used in medicine to treat and relieve symptoms of various conditions. It is effective for rheumatoid arthritis, reactive synovitis with deforming osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, acute joint attack with gout, ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease), cervical spondylosis and other joint diseases. In addition, Markofen is used to relieve pain and inflammation in myalgia, neuralgic amyotrophy, injuries, pain in the surgical wound area, toothache and other conditions.

However, there are a number of contraindications to the use of Markofen. It is not recommended for hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, gastric and duodenal ulcers in the acute phase, ulcerative colitis, aspirin-induced asthma, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and other bleeding, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, arterial hypertension, heart failure, diseases of the optic nerve and some other conditions. You should also avoid using Markofen during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects may occur when using Markofen. This may include diarrhea (nausea, heartburn, vomiting, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms), headaches, dizziness, visual disturbances, edema, increased blood pressure, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia and other rare side effects. If serious adverse reactions occur, you should immediately stop using the drug and consult your doctor.

The dosage of Markofen may vary depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendations. It is generally recommended to start with the lowest effective dose and gradually increase as needed. The duration of use is also determined by the doctor.

It is important to follow the warnings and directions for use on the package and as provided by your doctor. It is not recommended to exceed the recommended dose or duration of use without consulting your doctor.

Marcofen is a popular anti-inflammatory drug, but you should always consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist before using it for individual recommendations based on your health and drug regimen.