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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

-    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

-    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

-    This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

-    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.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg are what they are used for

2.    Before you take Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg

3.    How to take Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg

6.    Further information

1.    What Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg are and what they are used for:

Ibuprofen is a member of a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory dru (nSaIDs). Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg are indicated for:

(a) . The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or Still’s disease osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

(b) . The treatment of non-articular rheumatoid conditions and soft tissue injuries (tendinit tenosynovitis, bursitis, low-back pain, strains and sprains.

(c) . The relief of dental and post-operative pain, dysmenorrhoea, headache and migraine.

(d) . Neuralgia (nerve pain).

2.    Before you take Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg:

Do not take Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg:

•    If you are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg. If y are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist befc you take Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg

•    If you are allergic (symptoms asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling) ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers

•    If you have a peptic ulcer (ulcer in your stomach or duodenum) or bleeding in yo stomach, or have had two or more episodes of peptic ulcers, stomach bleeding perforation.

•    If you have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAID;

•    If you have severe heart, kidney or liver problems

•    If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

Speak to your pharmacist of your doctor before taking if you:

•    Have or have had    asthma or allergic disease

•    Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a condition of the immune system causing jo pain, skin changes and other organ disorders)

•    Have history of gastrointestinal disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease)

•    Have or have had diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, live kidney or bowel problems

•    Are a smoker

•    Are pregnant

Take special care with Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg:

Medicines such as Ibuprofen Tablets BP 200 mg may be associated with a small increased risk heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolong¹ treatment. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

If you have heart problems, previous stroke or think that you might be at risk of these conditions (f example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or are a smoker) you shou discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.

Ibuprofen may make it more difficult to become pregnant. You should inform your doctor if you a planning to become pregnant or if you have problems becoming pregnant.

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact yo doctor before taking this medicine.

The elderly have an increased frequency of adverse reactions to NSAIDs, especially gastrointestin bleeding and perforation which may be fatal.

Taking other medicines:

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including medicines obtained without prescription.

Some medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/acetylsalicy acid, warfarin, ticlopidine), some medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol, or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as losartan and other medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with ibuprofen. You should therefo always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you take ibuprofen with other medicine

Do not take ibuprofen with other NSAIDs (e.g. aspirin, cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors). Ibuprofen should be used with caution in combination with:

•    Anticoagulants (drugs used to thin your blood or prevent clotting): warfarin.

•    Antihypertensives (drugs used to treat high blood pressure).

•    Diuretics (drugs to help you passing water)

•    Corticosteroids

•    Lithium or SSRIs (drugs for mania or depression)

•    Cardiac glycosides (drugs to stimulate your heart)

•    Tacrolimus, cyclosporine, methotrexate (drugs for the temporary suppression of yo immune system)

•    Mifepristone (drug used for pregnancy termination)

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