Nurofen Recovery
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Please read the all of this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
Nurofen Recovery
What is in Nurofen Recovery?
Each tablet contains active ingredient Ibuprofen Ph Eur 200mg.
Also contains: Mannitol, Ethylcellulose, Aspartame, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Flavour (mint flavours, maltodextrin, acacia gum (E414), sorbitol (E421)) Magnesium Stearate.
Nurofen Recovery are available in packs of 4 or 12 self-dissolving tablets.
Licence Holder: Crookes Healthcare Limited, Nottingham, NG2 3AA.
Manufacturer: Ethylpharm Industries, Chateauneuf-en Thymerias, France.
Product licence No: PL 00327/0130.
How do Nurofen Recovery work?
Nurofen Recovery dissolve quickly on the tongue without the need to use water, to provide effective relief. They contain ibuprofen which belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling and high temperature.
Nurofen Recovery deliver effective relief from headache, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, muscular pain, migraine, cold and flu symptoms and feverishness.
Before you take Nurofen Recovery:
You should not take Nurofen Recovery if:
- you are allergic to ibuprofen (or anything else in this medicine), aspirin or other related painkillers
- are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg
- your have had a worsening of asthma, allergic rash, or an itchy, runny nose when taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
- you have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- you have phenylketonuria or are intolerant to phenylalanine, each tablet contains aspartame equivalent to 14mg phenylalanine
- you are under 12 years of age
Ask your doctor before taking Nurofen Recovery if:
- you have asthma or have suffered from asthma
- you know you have kidney, heart or liver problems
- you are taking any regular medicines, especially other pain relievers
o medicines for high blood pressure, e.g water tablets (diuretics) o medicines for thinning the blood (anticoagulants) o methotrexate or lithium
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant whilst taking Nurofen.
Do not take this medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Avoid the use of this medicine in the first 6 months of pregnancy, unless the doctor advises otherwise.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Other warnings:
Nurofen Recovery belongs to a group of medicines which may affect fertility in women. Fertility goes back to normal when you stop taking the medicine. It is unlikely that if you only take Nurofen Recovery occasionally it will affect your chances of becoming pregnant. However, if you have problems becoming pregnant talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and adolescents
How to take Nurofen Recovery:
Place a tablet on the tongue, allow it to dissolve and then swallow, no water is required. Do not chew.
This medicine is for short-term use only. Take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary.
Adults, the elderly and children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
Take 2 tablets, then if necessary, take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours. Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Whilst taking Nurofen Recovery:
If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
In children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
If in children and adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.
In adults:
Do not take for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to. If you do not get better, or get worse, talk to your doctor. They will tell you if it is safe to carry on taking the medicine.
Like all medicines, Nurofen can cause side effects, although not [everybody gets them. Side effects may be minimised by taking the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve the symptoms. You [may suffer one of the known side effects of NSAIDs (see below). If any 'of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed iin this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical 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.
* signs of serious allergic reaction such as; difficulties in breathing or unexplained wheezing dizziness or faster heartbeat severe forms of skin reactions such as itchiness, skin rash with redness, peeling, flaking or blistering (e.g.: StevervJohnson syndrome) swelling of your face, tongue or throat signs of kidney problems such as: passing less or more urine cloudy urine or blood in urine pain in the back and/or swelling (particularly in the legs) signs of aseptic meningitis with neck stiffness, headache, feeling sick, being sick, fever or consciousness. Patients with autoimmune disorders (lupus, mixed conneclivetissue disease) may be more likely to be affected.
STOP TAKING the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience the following uncommon side effects which effect 1 to 10 users in 1,000:
• indigestion, heartburn or feeling sick
• pains in your stomach (abdomen) or other abnormal stomach problems TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have any of the folowing side
effects, they become worse or you notice any effects not listed:
Uncommon side effects which affect 1 to 10 users in 1,000;
• allergic reactions, such as skin rashes (urticaria), itching, peeling
• headaches
Rare side effects which affect 1 to 10 users in 10,000:
• flatulence (wind), diarrhoea, constipation and vomiting Very rare side effects which affect less than I user in 10,000:
• blood disorder resulting in unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms and severe exhaustion
• drop in blood pressure or irregular heart beat
• stomach or intestinal ulcers, sometimes with bleeding and perforation, inflammation of the lining of the mouth with ulceration (ulcerative stomatitis), inflammation of the stomach [gastritis)
• liver problems
Side effects for which the frequency can not be estimated from available data:
• worsening of asthma or bronchospasm
• swelling (oedema), high blood pressure, heart failure or attack
• worsening of colitis and Crohn's disease
Medicines such as Nurofen Back Pain 300mg Sustained Release Capsules may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. See Section 2 'Other warnings'
Reporting of side effects
If 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.
How should Nurofen Recovery be stored?
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Do not store above 25°C. Keep in the original pack, it is designed to protect the tablets. Remember: Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
How can you obtain more information about Nurofen Recovery?
This leaflet gives you the most important information about Nurofen Recovery.
If you have any questions after you have read it, ask your doctor or pharmacist, who will give you further information.
Date of revision: June 2014