Nurofen liquid capsules

Active Ingredients

Each liquid capsule contains:

Ibuprofen 200 mg

Indications

Therapeutic group:

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAlDs)

Therapeutic activity:

Nurofen liquid capsules is intended for the relief of mild to moderate pain, such as: headache, toothache, menstrual pain, backache and muscular pain, anti-inflammatory for rheumatic diseases, for the reduction of fever.

Instructions

Swallow the medicine with water. Take the medicine with or after a meal.

Dosage, unless otherwise directed by the physician:

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

1-2 capsules, then if necessary 1-2 capsules every 6-8 hours.

Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

The smallest effective dosage should be used.

Use of this medicine by children under 12 years of age will be only under medical supervision. Menstrual pain: start using the medicine immediately on the onset of pain.

If fever persists for more than 3 days, or if pain persists for more than 10 days, discontinue treatment and refer to the doctor.

Warnings

Do not use Nurofen liquid capsules if you are sensitive to the medicine or to any of its ingredients, if you experienced in the past an allergic reaction to any analgesic drug.

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

Do not use this medicine if you have just undergone, or about to undergo heart surgery. Your anesthetist should be informed if you are to undergo an operation (including dental operation) or laboratory tests, as this drug may affect the results.

Do not take this medicine simultaneously with other medicines belonging to the NSAIDs group. Do not use this medicine if you suffer or have suffered in the past from peptic ulceration.

Do not use this drug frequently or for a long period without consulting your doctor. During prolonged treatment with this medicine, the following tests should be performed: blood, urine, liver and kidney function as well as ophthalmological examinations.

Taking this medicine may cause stomach bleeding especially if:

you are over 60 years of age

you take other medicines belonging to the NSAIDs group

you consume more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day

Taking this medicine in a higher than the recommended dosage or for a prolonged period may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack and stomach bleeding.

Do not take this medicine without consulting a doctor before starting treatment:

If you are breastfeeding or if you suffer, or have suffered in the past, from gastric disorders ( such as heartburn, abdominal pain ), coagulation disorders, hypertension, heart and kidney diseases, impaired function of the respiratory system (e.g. asthma), the liver, lupus erythematosus, connective tissue diseases, if you use diuretics, if you are over 60 years of age, if taking medicine from this group or any other analgesic drug have caused serious side effects.

In certain patients this medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. If you feel these effects after using the medicine, you should be cautious when engaging in activities such as driving a car or operating dangerous machinery and in any other activity which requires alertness. Children should be cautioned against engaging in activities such as bicycle riding or playing near roads and the like.

Nurofen liquid capsules may cause particular sensitivity upon exposure to the sun. Therefore, avoid exposing yourself to the sun and use appropriate protection (long clothes, a hat, sunscreen agents, etc ).

This medicine may cause allergic reactions such as: skin rash, pruritus, skin blister, swelling of the face, shortness of breath, worsening of asthma, shock.

If you are taking another drug concomitantly or if you have just finished treatment with another medicine, inform the attending doctor, in order to prevent hazards or lack of efficacy arising from drug interactions. This is especially important for medicines belonging to the following groups: aspirin, salicylates and/or other anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants (e.g. coumadin and its derivatives), antihypertensives (e.g. beta blockers ) , corticosteroids, methotrexate (for cancer and psoriasis), diuretics e.g. furosemide and thiazides, lithium, probenecid, zidovudine (for Aids).

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.