Description

Letafen is a brand of ibuprofen oral suspension (liquid) produced by Letap Pharmaceuticals Limited in Ghana. It is used for relief of mild to moderate pain, reduction of fever, and for symptomatic relief of headaches, earaches, dental pain, backache, muscle aches, and inflammation. 

Prescription

• Over the Counter

Therapeutic Category

• Analgesic / Antipyretic / Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It belongs to the class of ibuprofen preparations, used for pain, fever and inflammation.

Active Ingredients/Composition

• The active ingredient is Ibuprofen in a liquid suspension form (for example, an oral suspension formulation) though the exact mg per 5 mL or per dose is not clearly specified in the listing. 
• Excipients typical for oral suspensions (flavouring, sweeteners, suspending agents) would apply but are not detailed in the source.

Vitamins

• None listed.

Minerals

• None listed as active/mineral supplementation.

Variant

• Letafen Suspension 100 ml (liquid) — this is the variant in question.
• The brand also produces other formulations (tablets, other strengths) according to Letap’s product list.

Consume Type

• Oral suspension — liquid form, taken by mouth.
  

Directions / Usage

• According to the listing: “Ibuprofen Oral Suspension is used as an analgesic … relief of mild to moderate muscular pain, post-immunization pyrexia, symptomatic relief of headache, earache, dental pain and backache.” 
• Standard advice for ibuprofen suspensions: shake well before use, administer the correct dose (often mg per kg for children) with or after food to reduce gastric irritation.
• The listing does not specify precise dosing instructions for the Letafen 100 ml variant; the user should follow the label or doctor’s / pharmacist’s instructions.
  

Common Side Effects

Based on ibuprofen’s known side-effect profile:

• Stomach upset, nausea
• Heartburn
• Dizziness or headache
• Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration (especially with long-term use) 
• Rare but serious: allergic reactions, kidney or liver impairment, increased risk of cardiovascular events in certain populations.
  

Package Type

• Suspension bottle: 100 ml volume indicated in listing. 

Storage Advice

• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from heat and sunlight; keep container tightly closed.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children. (Standard for oral suspensions)

Safety Advice

• Use only as directed by a physician/pharmacist.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals (common for NSAIDs).
• Take with or after food to reduce risk of stomach upset.
• Avoid use in individuals with known allergy to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, active gastrointestinal bleeding, severe renal or hepatic failure, or heart failure unless under supervision.
• Caution in asthma patients (NSAIDs may precipitate bronchospasm).
• If pain or fever persists beyond usual duration or worsens, seek medical advice.
• For children, dosing must be weight/age appropriate; overdose risk if incorrect.
  

Product Substitutes

Equivalent analgesic/antipyretic suspensions include:

• Other ibuprofen oral suspensions (brands vary)
• Paracetamol (acetaminophen) syrup formulations for mild to moderate pain/fever (when NSAIDs are contraindicated)
• Other NSAID suspensions (depending on age and region)
  

Manufacturer/Marketer

• Manufacturer: Letap Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Accra, Ghana). 
• Marketer: likely Letap Pharmaceuticals Ltd in Ghana; distributed via local pharmacies.
  

Country of Origin

• Ghana (Letap Pharmaceuticals is Ghanaian manufacturer)