Nurofen 200mg Tablets contain ibuprofen 200 mg, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the relief of headaches and migraine pain, dental pain, neuralgia, period pain, rheumatic, muscular and back pain, feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu.

Ibuprofen works by changing the body's response to pain, swelling and high temperature.

Nurofen 200mg Tablets are coated tablets for adults, older people and children and adolescents aged 12 years and over. The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required, leaving at least 4 hours between doses.

Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms.

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Main ingredients: Ibuprofen 200 mg per tablet. Excipients: Sucrose, sodium citrate, talc, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, acacia, carmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, macrogol, black printing ink containing shellac, iron oxide black (E172) and propylene glycol.

Nurofen 200mg Tablets are used for the relief of headaches and migraine pain, dental pain, neuralgia, period pain, rheumatic, muscular and back pain, feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu.

Adults, older people and children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years: Take 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets, equivalent to 1,200 mg ibuprofen, in any 24-hour period.

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.

Children under 12 years: Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.

Children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years: If this medicine is needed for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, speak to a doctor.

Adults: Do not take for longer than 10 days unless advised by a doctor. If symptoms persist or worsen, or if pain, fever or new symptoms occur, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take a dose, continue according to the normal dosing instructions. Do not take more than the recommended amount to make up for a missed dose.

If you have an infection and symptoms such as fever or pain persist or worsen, speak to a doctor without delay.

Do not take Nurofen 200mg Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to ibuprofen, any of the other ingredients, aspirin or other similar painkillers.
• Have previously developed worsening asthma, a skin rash, an itchy or runny nose, or facial swelling after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or a similar medicine.
• Have or have previously had a stomach ulcer, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Have previously had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation associated with an NSAID.
• Are taking another NSAID medicine.
• Are taking more than 75 mg aspirin daily. If you take low-dose aspirin up to 75 mg daily, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
• Have severe liver or kidney problems.
• Have heart problems, high blood pressure or a blood coagulation disorder.
• Have breathing difficulties.
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• Are under 12 years of age.

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have or have previously had asthma, kidney, heart, liver or bowel problems, high cholesterol, a heart attack or stroke, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or systemic lupus erythematosus, or if you smoke.

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 treatment duration.

This medicine may mask symptoms of an infection, including fever and pain. If you are taking it for an infection and the symptoms persist or worsen, speak to a doctor without delay.

Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a serious skin reaction, including a widespread rash, blistering, peeling skin, sores affecting the mouth, eyes or genitals, or a rash accompanied by fever.

Do not take this medicine with other NSAIDs. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take other medicines, particularly anticoagulants such as warfarin, low-dose aspirin, corticosteroids, medicines for high blood pressure, diuretics, cardiac glycosides, lithium, SSRIs, methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, quinolone antibiotics, mifepristone or zidovudine.

Pregnancy: Do not take Nurofen during the final 3 months of pregnancy. During the first 6 months of pregnancy, it should only be taken if absolutely necessary and advised by a doctor. From 20 weeks of pregnancy, taking ibuprofen for more than a few days may affect the unborn baby's kidneys or a blood vessel in the baby's heart.

Breastfeeding: Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Ibuprofen may temporarily reduce female fertility. This effect is reversible when the medicine is stopped.

No effect on driving or using machinery is expected when Nurofen is taken at the recommended dose and for the recommended duration.

Each tablet contains 13.71 mg sodium and 116.1 mg sucrose. If you have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars, speak to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Overdose: If you take more Nurofen than recommended, or if a child takes the medicine accidentally, contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately. Symptoms may include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, headache, ringing in the ears, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, convulsions, blood in the urine or breathing problems.