The dose and frequency of using
Rufen will depend on the following factors:
- age of the patient
- the weight of the patient
- patient's health
- the health of the patient's liver
- the health of the patient's kidneys
- medicines recommended by the doctor
- any other medicines being used
- herbal supplements being used
- response to the medicine
Rufen Dosage
Adult
- Recommended: 1200-3200 mg daily
- Initial: 800 mg three times daily (2400 mg per day)
- Maximum: 3200 mg per day
Children
- Recommended: 20 mg - 30 mg per kg / 9 mg - 14 mg per lb of body weight daily. Take this dose in 3-4 parts/day.
- Maximum: 40 mg per kg / 18 mg per lb of body weight daily. Take this dose in 3-4 parts/day.
Adult
- Recommended: 400 mg every 4 hours
Children (10-12 years)
- Recommended: 200-800 mg every 4 to 6 hours
- Maximum: 800 mg per day
Dosage for fever
Adult
- Recommended: 200-400 mg every 4 to 6 hours
- Maximum: 1200 mg per day
Children (over 12 years)
- Recommended: 200-400 mg every 4 to 6 hours
- Maximum: 1200 mg per day
Minimum Age
6 months
Dosage calculation for children
To calculate the dosage for children please use the
weight based dose calculator to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.
Forms
Tablet
Strength: 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg
Suspension
Strength: 50 mg/1.25mL, 100 mg/5mL
Injection
Strength: 5 mg/1mL, 10 mg/1mL
Missed Dose
A missed dose should be taken as early as you remember it. However, if the time for the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Avoid taking a repeated dose to make up for a missed dose.
Overdose
What to do if you overdose on Rufen?
If you have taken more than the recommended dose of Rufen, get medical advice immediately. If the overdose has happened within the last 1 hour, the toxic effect can be reduced by taking activated
charcoal. Activated Charcoal is a form of carbon that has small and low-volume pores. These pores help trap chemicals as in the case of
poisoning. In the case of adults, gastric lavage is used to minimize the toxic effect. Gastric lavage is the process of cleaning out the toxic substances of the stomach.
Symptoms of an overdose of Rufen
If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body. In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:
If you think you have overdosed on Rufen Tablet, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the
Poison Center Finder at TabletWise.com.