Ibuprofen Tablets Bp 600mg
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• Heartburn
• Pains in your stomach or other abdominal stomach symptoms
• Medicines such as I bu profen Tablets BP 600 mg may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack {"myocardial infarction") or stroke.
Ibu profen can cause the following side effects in some people:
Gastrointestinal effects: Duodenal or peptic ulcer, perforation or gastro-intestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, blood in the stools, vomiting blood, oral thrush, worsening of colitis and Crohn’s disease. Less frequently: inflammation of the stomach.
Hypersensitivity : Allergic reactions including collapse, or breathing problems such as wheezing, asthma, worsening of asthma, or labored breathing, or skin reactions such as itching, hives, blood spots, swelling of the skin with wheals and, less often, blistering skin diseases which may appear like a scald, or as a red/purple rash, or as scaly skin.
Cardiovascular effects: Fluid retention rarely leading to congestive heartfailu re in the elderly.
Less commonly, Ibu profen can cause the following side effects:
Kidney effects: Blood in the urine, inflammation of renal tissue or renal failure.
Liver effects: Abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis or jaundice.
Nervous system and senses: Visual problems, Inflammation of the optic nerve, headache, tingling in the fingers or toes, rarely aseptic meningitis (with symptoms such as stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever or disorientation) especially in patients with diseases such as lupus erythematosus; depression, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, noise in the ears, vertigo, dizziness, malaise, insomnia, fatigue, drowsiness. Very rarely blindness (which resolves on stopping Ibu profen).
Blood effects: Decreases i n the numbers of some blood cells.
Skin effects: photosensitivity.
How to store your tablets
Do not store the tablets above 25°C. Keep them in the original pack. Do not take the tablets after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Date Of leaflet: February 2014 PL 39484/0028
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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
IBUPROFEN TABLETS BP 600 MG
• Please read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine,
• Keep it in case you need to read it again,
• If you need any further information, or are not sure about anything, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
What is this medicine 7
This medicine is called Ibuprofen Tablets BP 600 mg. Each tablet contains 600 mg of the active ingredient, Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is part of a family of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs are painkillers and reduce inflammation.
The tablets also contain pregelatinised starch, maize starch, maize starch as a 22% paste, aerosil, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, erythrosine lake (E127), titanium dioxide (E171) and dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate.
Ibuprofen tablets BP 600 mg are pink, capsule shaped film coated tablets with “LPC/I600” on one side and breakline on the other and packed in tablet containers of 12,21,24,28,48,56, 84,96,100,250, 500,1000 and blister packs of 12, 21,24,28,48,56,84,96,100.
DO NOT BREAK THE TABLET INTO HALF.
Drug Licence Holder: Founts (UK) Pharmacare Ltd, 30 Chaui End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ
Manufacturer: Kleva SA 189 Parnithos Avenue, 136 75 Acharnai, Greece.
What is this medicine for?
Ibuprofen Tablets BP 600 mg are for:
• Rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or Still’s disease), ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis and other non-rheumatoid diseases which affect the joints,
• Rheumatoid conditions which do not affect, but are around the joints, such as frozen shoulder, bursitis, tendonitis, tenosynovitis and low back pain,
• Soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains,
• Relief of mild to moderate pain, for example dental and post-operative pain and dysmenerrhoea (period pain).
• Relief of migraine.
Before you take these tablets
Do not take these tablets if you:
• Have ever had a peptic ulcer, (ulcer in your stomach or duodenum).
• Have ever had bleeding in your digestive tract.
• Have an allergy to Ibu profen or any of the other ingredients in these tablets.
• Have previously had asthma, a runny or blocked nose, or hives after taking aspirin or another NSAID.
• Have severe liver, kidney or heart failure. Medicines such as Ibuprofen Tablets BP 600 mg may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolonged 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 (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or are a smoker) you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• Are taking another type of NSAID known as a cyclo-oxygenase-2 specific inhibitor.
Check with your doctor
Check with your doctor before taking these tablets if:
• You have asthma
• You have liver, kidney or heart problems
• You have high blood pressure
• You have a gastrointestinal tract disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• You have systemic lupus erythematous and mixed connective tissue disease
• You are taking corticosteriods
• You are taking blood thinning medicines (anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines)
• You are already taking another NSAID
• You are trying to become pregnant (please read the section on pregnancy and breastfeeding)
Stop taking the tablets if you get blurred or poorer vision, blind spots, or changes in colour
vision.
Can you take Ibuprofen with other medicines?
Ibuprofen can react with quinolones antibiotics, medicines to thin the blood, to lower blood pressure, to treat congestive heart failure (cardiac glycosides), corticosteroids,
cyclosporin, water tablets (diuretics), lithium methotrexate, Mifepristone, other analgesics, such as aspirin and NSAID’s, phenytoin sodium, tacrolimus and zidovudine.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines which may lower your chances of becoming pregnant. Tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you are planning to become pregnant or are having problems becoming pregnant.
Do not use Ibuprofen during the last three months of pregnancy, and do not use it during the first 6 months without checking with your doctor. Do not use Ibuprofen while breastfeeding, if possible. Talk to your doctor who can advise you about what medicines you can take.
Will Ibuprofen affect your driving?
NS AIDs can cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual changes. If you are affected, do not drive or use machinery.
What Is the right dose?
Always take the tablets with or after, food.
The label shows the dose that the doctor has prescribed for you. The usual doses are:
Adults: The starting dose is 1 tablet 3 times a day
The maintenance dose is 1 to 3 tablets a day.
In severe or acute conditions you may need 4 tablets a day.
Elderly: The risk of side effects is greater in the elderly, so your doctor will give you the
lowest dose possible, and take special care of you.
Children: Not recommended.
If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or a hospital.
What about side effects?
If you suffer from any of the following at any time during your treatment stop taking the medicineand seek immediate medical help:
• Pass blood in your faeces (stools/motions)
■ Pass black tarry stools
• Vomit any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
Stop taking the medicineand tell your doctor if you get: • Indigestion
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