Nurofen 200mg Tablets
Nurofen 200mg Coated Tablets work where they're needed - at the site of pain. They quickly relieve pain, reduce inflammation and lower temperature. Fast, effective relief from: Headaches, Dental Pain, Period Pain, Backache, Muscular Pain, Cold and Flu Symptoms, Fever. The active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) is Ibuprofen. It 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.
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Nurofen 200mg Coated Tablets work where they're needed - at the site of pain. They quickly relieve pain, reduce inflammation and lower temperature. Fast, effective relief from: Headaches, Dental Pain, Period Pain, Backache, Muscular Pain, Cold and Flu Symptoms, Fever. The active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) is Ibuprofen. It 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.
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Suggested Directions:
- Take with water.
- Adults and children 12 years and older. Swallow 2 tablets (400mg) with water, then if necessary take 1 or 2 tablets (200mg or 400mg) every 4 hours.
- Do not exceed 6 tablets (1200mg) in 24 hours.
- Not suitable for children under 12 years.
- Do not dose more frequently than 4 hour intervals.
- For short time use only and do not exceed the stated dose.
- Please consult your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen more than 3 days.
Ingredients: Each sugar coated tablet contains: Ibuprofen 200mg and sucrose. See leaflet for further information.
Also contains: Tablet Core: Croscaramellose Sodium, Sodium laurilsulfate, Sodium Citrate, Stearic Acid, Colloidal anhydrous silica. Tablet Coat: Carmellose Sodium,Talc, Acacia spray dried, Sucrose, Titanium Dioxide (E171), Macrogol 6000. Printing ink: Black Printing Ink (iron oxide black (E172), propylene glycol (E1520), shellac).
What else to know:
Do not take Nurofen 200mg Tablets if you:
- are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients (see below) or to aspirin or other painkillers
- have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
- have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- are taking other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
- are taking more than 75mg of aspirin a day. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine
- have severe liver or kidney problems
- have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation disorder
- have breathing difficulties
- are under 12 years old.
Check with your pharmacist or your doctor before taking this product if you:
- have or have had asthma
- have kidney, heart, liver or bowel problems
- have high cholesterol or previously have had a heart attack or stroke
- have a history of gastrointestinal disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
- have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a condition of the immune system causing joint pain skin changes and other organ disorders)
- are a smoker
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.