Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules
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1200mg
□QUID CAPSULES.
Contains Ibuprofen
INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Read all of this leaflet carefully because It contains important information for you. This medicine is available withoiit prescription. However, you J still need to use Nurofen Express 200mg liquid Capsules carefully la get the best results from them.
Keep this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
;lf you have any further questions after you have read it, ask your doctor or pharmacist, you must contact a doctor if your symptoms women or do not Improve after 3 days tor children and Adolescents between 12 and 18 yearn and after 10 days tor adults.
Ilf any side effects get serious, or if you notice any side Affect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
)n this leaflet:
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What Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules are
and what they are used for
Before you lake Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid
Capsules
How to take Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules Possible side effects
h. Howto store Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules 6. Further Information
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.
Check with your pharmacist or your doctor before
taking this product 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 at pregnancy
• have hereditary problems of fructose intolerance or are on a controlled potassium diet (see Timporlant information about some of the ingredients of Nurofen
[the active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) is Ibuprofen. It belongs to a group of medicines known As non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). jNSAIDs provide relief by changing the body's response !io pain, swelling, and high temperature. Nurofen jExpress 200mg Liquid Capsules is used tor the relief of: i» Headaches and migraine pain !• Dental pain and neuralgia » Period pain
!• Rheumatic, muscular and back pain * Feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu.
bo not take Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules jit you:
• are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients ! (see section 6) or to aspirin or other painkillers
• have (or have had Iwo or more episodes of) a i stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
j» have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy i runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ! ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
• have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation I when previously taking NSAIDs (Non-steroidal
Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment < with ibuprofen. !
Avoid taking this product with corticosteroid tablets, ;
quinolone antibiotics or drugs that are prescribed: i
• to thin your blood or prevent clotting (e.g, warfarin), j
• to stimulate your heart (e.g, glycosides) or treat high i
• to help you passing water (diuretics),
• far the temporary suppression of your immune ! system (e.g, methotrexate, ciclosporine, tacrolimus);
• for mania or depression (e.g.. Lithium or SSRIs) i
• tor pregancy termination (e.g., mifepristone) \
• for HIV treatment (e.g ., zidovudine)
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor before taking !
Ibuprofen with other medicines ;
• Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules belongs to i a graup of medicines which may Impair fertility In j women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is; unlikely that Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules, ! used occasionally will affect your chances of becoming; pregnant. However, tell your doctor before taking this i medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant. ;
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> Medicines such as Nurofen Express"200mg liquid papsules may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Any risk is mote likely |witti high doses or prolonged treatment. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
!• If you have heart problems, previous stroke or think that you might be at risk of these conditions (tor example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or Jiigh cholesterol or are a smoker), you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.
|« There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated
1 children and adolescents.
pregnancy and breast feeding
po not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you
are breastfeeding.
iSpeak to your doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules
This medicine contains
j» 50.5 mg at sorbitol per dose, a source of 12.6 mg
■ of fructose per dose
!• 14 mg of potassium per dose.
'This product is for short term use only. You should lake )he lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
Adults, the elderly and children & adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
Take 1 or 2 capsules with water, up to three times a day las required. Leave at least tour hours between doses, o not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours, o not give to children under 12 years.
Jn children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
)f in children and adolescents Nurofen Express is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a Idoctor should be consulted.
In adults:
po 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 take more Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Papsules than you should, you may feel drowsy or nauseous. You should seek immediate medical advice Sn the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
If you forgot to take Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid capsules.
pimply refer to the directions above on how to take the medicine and do not lake more than is advised.
• signs oTserious 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
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.
Medicines such as Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid ! Capsules may be associated with a small increased risl( of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. (See i Section 2 XDIher warnings'.) |
If any of the side effects gels serious, or if you notice 1 any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your ! doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
It 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 By reporting side effects, you can help provide more ; information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.;
Do not use after the expiry date slated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. I Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original pack. ;
STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate jmedlcal 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.
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 (El24), Lecithin (E322) or Phosphatidylcholine in Medium Chain Triglycerides, Triglycerides (medium chain), Ethanol, While ink (Titanium Dioxide (El 71), Polyvinyl Acetate Phlhalale, Macrogol 400, Ammonium hydroxide (E527), Propylene Glycol).
Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules are available in packs of 10,12,16 in blister strips. Not all pack sizes will be marketed.
Manufacturer: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare International Ltd, NG902DB, UK.
Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Slough, SL14AQ.
Product licence number: PL 00063/0648 Date of revision: July 2014.
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