Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules, 10 Capsules

  • 200 mg Ibuprofen Liquid Capsules
  • Absorbed twice as fast as standard ibuprofen tablets
  • Starts to get to work in 10 minutes**refers to absorption
  • Up to 8 hours relief, with 400 mg dose

For relief from:

Headache & Migraine

Back Pain & Muscle ache & pain

Fever & Cold & flu symptoms

Period Pain & Toothache & Rheumatic pain


£2.99

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For relief from:Headache & MigraineBack Pain & Muscle ache & painFever & Cold & flu symptomsPeriod Pain & Toothache & Rheumatic pain

Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules, 10 Capsules

Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules‘ 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.

Clinically Shown To Provide Faster, More Effective Headache Relief

Starts getting to work quickly to relieve your pain symptoms

Absorbed twice as fast as standard ibuprofen to help target pain more quickly

Provides long-lasting relief to help you get on with your day

with a 400mg dose vs 1000mg paracetamol.

Targets pain fast

Suitable for adults, the elderly & children aged 12 years and over.

This medicine is used for the relief of:
• Headaches and migraine pain
• Dental pain and neuralgia
• Period pain
• Rheumatic, muscular and back pain
• Feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu.

For relief from: Headache & Migraine / Back Pain & Muscle ache & pain / Fever & Cold & flu symptoms / Period Pain & Toothache & Rheumatic pain

Patient Information leaflet

Know more about Nurofen Ibuprofen

Brand

Brand

Nurofen

How To Use

This product is for short term use only. You should take the lowest
dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2).
Adults, the elderly and children & adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
Take 1 or 2 capsules with water, up to three times a day as required.
Leave at least four hours between doses.

Do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
In children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
If in children and adolescents Nurofen Express is required for more
than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.
In adults:
Do not take for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.
If symptoms persist or the pain or fever worsen, or if any new
symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have taken more of this medicine than you should, or if
children have taken this medicine by accident always contact
a doctor or nearest hospital to get an opinion of the risk and
advice on action to be taken.
The symptoms can include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (may
be blood streaked), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion and
shaky eye movement. At high doses, drowsiness, chest pain,
palpitations, loss of consciousness, convulsions (mainly in
children), weakness and dizziness, blood in urine, cold body
feeling, and breathing problems have been reported.
If you forget to take this medicine, Simply refer to the directions
above on how to take the medicine and do not take more than is
advised

Product Details

Do not take this medicine if you:
• are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients
(see section 6) or to aspirin or other painkillers
• have (or have had two or more episodes of) 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 NSAID painkillers or more than 75mg aspirin
a day
• have severe liver or kidney problems
• have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation
disorder.
• have breathing difficulties
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• are under 12 years old.
• are allergic to peanut or soya as this product contains Lecithin
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine 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

are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
• have an infection. This medicine may hide signs of infections
such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that this medicine
may delay appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to
an increased risk of complications. This has been observed in
pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections
related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an
infection and your symptoms of the infection persist or worsen,
consult a doctor without delay.
Skin reactions
• Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with
this medicine. You should stop taking this medicine and seek
medical attention immediately, if you develop any skin rash,
lesion of the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of allergy
since this can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction.
See section 4.
Other warnings
• This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which may impair
fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine.
It is unlikely that this medicine, used occasionally will affect your
chances of becoming pregnant. However, tell your doctor before
taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
• Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines such as ibuprofen may be
associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke,
particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the
recommended dose or duration of treatment.
• You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist
before taking this medicine if you:
– have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain),
or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral
artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow
or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’
or transient ischaemic attack “TIA”).
– have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have
a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are
a smoker.
• There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and
adolescents.
Taking other medicines
To reduce the risk of side effects, do not take this product with other
NSAID containing products (e.g, aspirin, ibuprofen…)
This medicine may affect or be affected by some other medicines.
For example:
Avoid taking this product with corticosteroid tablets, quinolone
antibiotics or medicines that are:
• anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g.
aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine)
• to stimulate your heart (e.g, glycosides)
• to reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril,
beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines, angiotensin-II receptor
antagonists such as losartan)
• to help you passing water (diuretics),
• for the temporary suppression of your immune system
(e.g, methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus)
• for mania or depression (e.g., Lithium or SSRIs)
• for pregnancy termination (e.g., mifepristone)
• for HIV treatment ( e.g., zidovudine)
Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the
treatment of this medicine. You should therefore always seek the
advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine
with other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Do not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you are
breastfeeding.
Speak to your doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Important information about some of the ingredients of this
medicine
This medicine contains
• 26.69 mg sorbitol in each capsule, a source of fructose. If you
have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine
• Ponceau 4R which may cause allergic reactions.

Side Effects

STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical help if
you develop:
• signs of intestinal bleeding such as: bright red faeces
(stools/motions), black tarry stools, vomiting blood or dark
particles that look like coffee grounds.
• signs of serious allergic reaction such as:
– difficulties in breathing or unexplained wheezing
– dizziness or faster heartbeat,
– severe skin reaction (rashes, itchiness, peeling, flaking or
blistering)
– swelling of your face or throat
• signs of blood disorder resulting in unexplained or unusual
bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, flu-like
symptoms and severe exhaustion
• signs of liver problems such as stomach pain, jaundice
(yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes) or passing dark brown
urine
• a severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur.
Symptoms of DRESS include: skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph
nodes and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood
cells).
• A red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and
blisters mainly localised on the skin folds, trunk, and upper
extremities accompanied by fever at the initiation of treatment
(acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis) (frequency not
known). See also section 2.
Tell your doctor if you experience:
• fever, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, mouth ulcers, headache,
a stiff neck, vomiting, unexplained bleeding and bruising, severe
exhaustion.
• indigestion, stomach or abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea,
flatulence or if you feel sick, chest pain or fast, irregular heart
beat.
• liver and kidney problems associated with swelling in your arms
and legs.
• skin becomes sensitive to light (frequency not known)
Medicines such as this one may be associated with a small
increased risk of heart attack (“myocardial infarction”) or stroke.
(See Section 2 ‘Other warnings’.)

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You
can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the
Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on
the safety of this medicine

Ingredients

Each capsule contains the active ingredient Ibuprofen 200mg. They
also contain: Macrogol 600, Potassium hydroxide 50% solution
(E525), Gelatin, Sorbitol Liquid, Partially Dehydrated (E420),
Purified Water, Ponceau 4R (E124), Lecithin (E322) or
Phosphatidylcholine in Medium Chain Triglycerides, Triglycerides
(medium chain), Ethanol, White ink (Titanium Dioxide (E171),
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate, Macrogol 400, Ammonium hydroxide
(E527), Propylene Glycol).

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