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, the elderly and children 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 Long Lasting 300mg Prolonged Release Hard Capsules.
For the relief from:
- Back Pain
- Muscular Pain
- Period Pain
Suitable for
Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and over.
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, the elderly and children over 12 years of age (weighing over 40kg):
For oral administration and short-term use only.
Take 1 or 2 capsules twice daily. The capsules should be taken together with water and swallowed whole. Do not chew the capsules. Leave at least 8 hours between doses. Do not take more than 4 capsules (1200mg) in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 12 years of age. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay. If symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen or the product is required for more than 3 days consult a 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, 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 take Nurofen Long Lasting if you:
- are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, or any of the ingredients listed.
- have experienced shortness of breath, worsening of asthma, allergic rash or an itchy, runny nose when taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other similar medicines
- have ever had stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or other similar medicines
- have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- suffer from severe kidney or liver problems
- have severe heart failure
- have coagulation disorders or bleeding diathesis.
- have severe dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhoea or insufficient fluid intake).
- are more than 27 weeks pregnant or breastfeeding
- are under 12 years of age.
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 carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
Ingredients
Sugar spheres, Povidone, Basic Butylated Methacrylate copolymer, Ammino Methacrylate Copolymer Type A, Talc Colloidal anhydrous silica, Capsule shell (contains gelatin), Printing ink (contains red iron oxide E172 and yellow iron oxide E172).
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