The difference between ibuprofen extended-release capsules and ibuprofen tablets is the duration of the effect and the dosage form. Both ibuprofen extended-release capsules and ibuprofen tablets have the same main ingredients and both have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Ibuprofen extended-release capsules are extended-release, capsule formulations. Ibuprofen extended-release capsules can release the drug slowly over a relatively long period of time, reducing the excessive irritation caused by the drug to the intestinal tract and the human body, and the sustained effect is longer, lasting as long as 12 hours.
Ibuprofen tablets, on the other hand, are regular tablets. Ibuprofen tablets have a quicker onset of action, but the duration of the drug’s effect is a bit shorter, around 4 to 6 hours.
Patients who are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it; pregnant women, lactating women should not take it, ibuprofen has gastrointestinal irritation, so for gastric ulcers or patients with active bleeding, do not use it; a small number of patients may experience nausea, vomiting, heartburn or mild dyspepsia. Ibuprofen is a symptomatic therapeutic drug and should not be used for long periods of time or in large quantities.
When using medication for treatment, it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions, apply the medication reasonably, and do not use the medication arbitrarily, so as not to cause serious side effects.