For the relief of pain.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.
Active ingredients:
Ibuprofen.
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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The active substance is ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), which work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature. The medicated plaster locally delivers ibuprofen continuously at the site of pain over 24 hours of application. Nurofen Durance is indicated for the short-term treatment of local pain in acute muscular strains, or sprains in benign traumas close to the joint of the upper or lower limb in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.
Suitable for
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over:
One dose is equal to one medicated plaster. The maximum dose for a single 24 hour period is one medicated plaster.
Do not use this medicine in children or adolescents under 16 years.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the Patient Information Leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For cutaneous use on intact skin. It is recommended to carefully wash and dry the area to be treated before applying the plaster The plaster can be applied at any time during the day or night, but should be removed and a new plaster re-applied at the same time on the following day. The plaster is flexible and conformable, and if necessary can be applied on or near a joint and will allow for normal movement.
Do not:
- cut the plaster, it should be used whole.
- apply to broken or damaged skin.
- cover with other plasters or non-breathable dressings/bandages
- get the plaster wet
For instructions on how to apply the plaster please see the Patient Information Leaflet attached
You should use as few doses as you need for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms. Do not use this medicine for more than 5 days unless instructed to do so by your doctor.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Storage
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C (2 patches per sachet). Do not store above 30°C (4 patches per sachet). Store in the original package in order to protect from light. Shelf-life after first opening of the sachet: 6 months.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen.
Ingredients
Adhesive layer: Macrogol 400, Macrogol 20000, Levo-Menthol, Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer, Polyisobutylene, Hydrogenated Rosin Glycerol Ester, Liquid Paraffin, Backing layer:Woven Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Release liner: Silicone coated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).
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