For the relief of pain, inflammation and fever
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
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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Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets contain Ibuprofen (as sodium dihydrate). This medicine provides relief by changing the body's response to pain, swelling and high temperature. Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets are used for the relief of:
- Headache
- Period pain
- Dental pain
- Muscle pain
- Backache
- Symptoms of colds and flu
- High temperature (fever)
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Directions
Adults, the Elderly and children over 12 years old:
- Take 1 tablet with a glass of water up to 3 times a day if required.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
- This medicine is for short-term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms. If your symptoms do not improve within 3 days consult your doctor.
- If your symptoms persist or the pain worsens, or any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not take Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets if you:
- Are allergic to any of the ingredients of Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets
- Are allergic to aspirin or to other painkillers
- Have experienced shortness of breath, worsening of asthma, allergic rash or an itchy, runny nose or swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat when taking ibuprofen, codeine, aspirin or other similar medicines
- If you are taking other regular medication, other NSAID’s or pain killers
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars (e.g. fructose)
- Have ever had stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other similar medicines
- Have or have had a stomach or duodenal ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or other stomach or bowel problems
- Suffer from severe kidney or liver problems
- Have severe heart failure
- Are pregnant or elderly
- Are under 12 years of age
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, or if you have a medical condition. Some other medicines may affect or be affected by the treatment of Nurofen (Ibuprofen). Nurofen (Ibuprofen) may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. You should therefore always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use Nurofen (Ibuprofen).
Do not exceed the recommended dose. Seek immediate medical attention in the case of an overdose.
Storage
This medicinal product does not require any special storage precautions.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the outer carton and blister pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
Ingredients
Other ingredients are: Croscarmellose sodium (E468), magnesium stearate (E572), xylitol (E967), sucrose, titanium dioxide (E171), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), colloidal anhydrous silica (E551),carmellose sodium (E466), talc (E553b), acacia spray dried (E414), macrogol 6000 powder, red printing ink containing shellac, iron oxide red (E172), propylene glycol (E1520), ammonium hydroxide (E527) and simethicone.
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