Espididol 400 mg Granules for Oral Solution Mint Flavour, 20 sachets

It is an anti-inflammatory medicine or NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) in the form of granulated sachets containing ibuprofen (arginine), an active ingredient that reduces pain and fever.

Sowhat is Espididol used for? It is used for the symptomatic relief of occasional mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, dental pain, menstrual pain, muscle pain (contractures) or back pain (lumbago), as well as fever.

• Rapidly relieves occasional mild to moderate pain.
• Absorbs very quickly, so it works faster than other anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Treats many different types of pain.
• You do not need a prescription to take it.
• It has a pleasant mint flavour.

Dissolve the contents of one sachet of granulated Espididol completely in a glass of water (50-100 ml), stirring well before swallowing. It is recommended to take it with meals or with milk, especially if you experience digestive discomfort.

The recommended dose is 1 sachet every 6 to 8 hours.

Do not use Espididol 400 granulated sachets:

• In children under 12 years of age.
• If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients.
• If you have severe liver or kidney disease.
• If you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or duodenum or have had a perforation of the digestive tract.
• If you vomit blood.
• If you have black stools or bloody diarrhoea.
• If you have an active cerebrovascular haemorrhage or other active bleeding.
• If you have bleeding or blood clotting disorders or are taking anticoagulants. If you need to use anticoagulant medicines at the same time, your doctor will test your blood clotting.
• If you have severe heart failure.
• If you have severe dehydration caused by vomiting, diarrhoea or insufficient fluid intake.
• If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy.

The active substance in Espididol sachets is:

• Ibuprofen (arginine): Each sachet of Espididol 400 with arginine contains 400 mg of ibuprofen (as 770 mg of ibuprofen arginine).

The full list of ingredients is: 400 mg ibuprofen (as 770 mg ibuprofen arginine), aspartame (E951), sucrose, sodium hydrogencarbonate, saccharin sodium, peppermint flavouring and anise flavouring (contains butyl hydroxyanisole (E-320)).

What are the possible side effects of Espididol Ibuprofen?

Like all medicines, Espidol 400 mg can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. In this case, the side effects of Espididol 400 that have been observed are as follows:

• Rare: allergic reaction, hypersensitivity reactions with skin rash and itching, as well as asthma attacks (possibly together with a drop in blood pressure).
• Rare: anaphylaxis (generalised allergic reaction).
• Very rare: severe hypersensitivity reactions (these may be characterised by swelling of the face, tongue and larynx with bronchospasm, dyspnoea, tachycardia and hypotension which may include life-threatening shock).

See the Espididol package leaflet inside the medicine for more information on possible side effects.

Who is Espididol sachets recommended for?

This anti-inflammatory medicine is recommended for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age who need to relieve mild to moderate pain or reduce inflammation.

How long does it take for one sachet of Espididol to take effect?

Espididol Ibuprofen starts to work quickly, reaching a high blood concentration just 21 minutes after taking a sachet of this medicine.

Can ibuprofen-arginine be taken with other medicines?

You should tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines. Espoidiol can affect or be affected by other medicines such as:

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• Medicines that lower blood pressure.
• Acetylsalicylic acid or other anti-inflammatory/analgesic agents.
• Antihypertensives and diuretics.
• Antiplatelet medicines.

For the full list of medicines with which Espididol 400 mg may interact, see the package leaflet.

Espididol or Espidifen?

What is the difference between Espidifen and Espididol? There are differences, but also similarities between the two medicines:

• Both Espidifen and Espididol are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) formulated with a combination of ibuprofen and arginine. The reason: arginine helps speed up the absorption of ibuprofen, acting 3 times faster than conventional ibuprofen.
• Espidifen requires a prescription (so it is used for longer treatments), while Espididol is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine (usually used for quick relief).

Can the price of Espididol 400 change?

Yes, in our online pharmacy you can buy Espididol Granulated at the best price due to the discounts we have. At Farmaciasdirect we have a pharmaceutical guarantee, so we ensure that we guarantee the safety and quality of our products in compliance with current standards and regulations. In addition, we are accredited by the AEMPS (Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products) for the sale of pharmaceutical products online.