Nurofen Tablets Ibuprofen 200mg 12 Tablets

Nurofen Ibuprofen 200mg 12 Tablets

Neurofen Tablets/Caplets are for the relief of headaches, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, muscular pain, migraine, cold and flu symptoms, feverishness.

Nurofen Tablets and Nurofen Caplets both contain ibuprofen which belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling and high temperature.
Directions
How to take Nurofen Tablets or Caplets:

Adults and children of 12 years and older: Swallow 2 tablets/caplets with water, then if necessary take 1 or 2 tablets/caplets every 4 hours.

Do not exceed 6 tablets/caplets in 24 hours
Not suitable for children under 12 years
If symptoms persist or if the pain or fever worsens, or if new symptoms occur, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This product is intended for short-term use only.
You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
You should not take Nurofen Tablets/Caplets for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

Overdose: If you take too many tablets/caplets by mistake, talk to your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

Contents
Each Nurofen Tablet or Caplet contains the active ingredient: Ibuprofen Ph. Eur 200 mg.

They also both contain: Sucrose, Sodium Citrate, Talc, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Acacia, Carmellose Sodium, Sodium Laurylsulphate, Macrogol, Black Ink, (Contains Shellac, Iron Oxide Black, Soya Lecithin, Simeticone).

Warnings
Before you take Nurofen Tablets or Nurofen Caplets:

Do Not take Nurofen Tablets/Caplets if you:

have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
are allergic to ibuprofen, to any of the ingredients, or to aspirin or other painkillers
are taking other NSAIDs painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg
are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
are under 12 years of age
Ask your doctor before taking Nurofen Tablets or Nurofen Caplets if:

you have asthma or have suffered from asthma
you have kidney, heart, or liver or bowel problems
have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - a condition of the immune system affecting connective tissue resulting in joint pains, skin changes and disorder of other organs
You are taking any regular medication, especially:
aspirin at low dose (i.e. below 75 mg daily)
medicines for high blood pressure and water tablets (diuretics)
medicines for thinning the blood (anti-coagulants)
corticosteroids
Methotrexate (an anti-cancer agent)
Lithium (used to treat depression)
Zidovudine (an anti-viral drug)
You are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breast-feeding
Nurofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Nurofen, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant. However, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.

Side-effects: Nurofen Tablets/Caplets are generally well tolerated by the majority of people, however, elderly patients are at increased risk of developing problems associated with side effects.

Disorders of the stomach and intestines including abdominal discomfort or pain, nausea, stomach ulcer, vomiting containing either blood or brown grit (like coffee grounds), black tarry stools, worsening of existing bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease).
Blood disorders resulting in unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, extreme pallor or weakness.
Allergic reactions including worsening of asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath, swelling of the face and tongue, collapse. In addition, there may be skin reaction (including hives and itching): these can sometimes be severe with blistering and peeling of skin .
If you develop any of the symptoms above, stop the tablets or caplets and contact your doctor immediately.

Liver disorders that may be indicated by yellowing of the skin and eyes and/or pale stools and dark urine.
Kidney disorders that may be indicated by passing less or more urine than normal, cloudy urine, blood in the urine, pain in the back and/or swelling (particularly of the legs).
Nervous system disorders indicated by severe headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, and light hurting the eyes.
If you experience any of these, or have any other unusual symptoms or concerns, stop taking the product and see your doctor.

This is a brand new product. Please ring 01933 312154 or freephone 0800 3899110 for more information