Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets contain 400mg of the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents which reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.
Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablets are used for the relief of rheumatic, muscular, dental and period pains and pain in backache, neuralgia, migraine and headache, and for the symptomatic relief of colds, flu and feverishness
Before taking Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets
Do not take if you…
- are allergic to ibuprofen or to any other ingredient in this product, aspirin or other related painkillers
- have (or have had 2 or more episodes) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
- are taking aspirin at doses of above 75mg daily. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take these tablets.
- are taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as these may increase the risk of side effects.
- suffer from severe heart, kidney or liver failure
- are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Talk to your pharmacist if you…
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- are elderly.
- suffer or have suffered from asthma or allergic disease e.g. hayfever
- suffer from a mixed connective tissue disease e.g. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- have liver or kidney problems.
- have heart problems, previous stroke or think you might be at risk for these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or are a smoker).
- Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets belong to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant, however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant
- suffer from stomach or bowel problems, e.g. stomach ulcers or bleeding, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- have an infection. This medicine may hide signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is, therefore, possible that this medicine may delay appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to an increased risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an infection and your symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
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Ingredients
Each tablet contains: 400mg of the active ingredient Ibuprofen.
They also contain: Lactose, Croscarmellose sodium, Methylcellulose,Magnesium stearate, Hypromellose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Erythrosine Aluminium Lake, Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose.
Side effects
As with all medicines, these tablets can have side effects in some people. The elderly are more likely to suffer such effects.
If you suffer from any of the following at any time during your treatment STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
- Passing blood in your faeces (stools/motions).
- Passing black tarry stools.
- Vomiting any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds.
- Allergic reactions, which can include the following: bruising or facial swelling; swelling of the lips, throat and tongue causing difficulty swallowing or breathing; breathing problems, e.g. unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath, asthma or worsening of asthma; skin reactions, e.g. skin rashes, itching, urticaria (hives) which can be severe with blistering and peeling of the skin; rapid heart rate/palpitations, collapsing or low blood pressure. Seek medical help immediately.
- Severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome. Symptoms of DRESS include: skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph nodes and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) (frequency not known).
STOP TAKING the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience:
- Indigestion or heartburn.
- Abdominal pain (pain in your stomach) or other abdominal stomach symptoms.
- Blood disorders such as anaemia, low white blood cells, low platelet count, suppressed bone marrow function or reduction in granulocytes (a type of white blood cell) which could result in the following symptoms: unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, extreme paleness, weakness or exhaustion.
- Very rarely may cause blood in urine, kidney damage or kidney failure or liver problems such as hepatitis or jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
- There have been rare reports of aseptic meningitis, which can include symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, disorientation, fever and eye sensitivity to light, particularly in patients with existing auto-immune disorders such as Lupus.
Seek medical help immediately.
The following side effects could also occur; tell your doctor if you experience these effects:
- Nausea and indigestion; rarely may cause diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting or flatulence, worsening of existing bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease).
- Headaches.
- Very rarely may cause skin rashes.
Medicines such as Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke. Fluid retention (oedema), high blood pressure, and heart failure have also been reported.
If you are concerned about these effects, or if this medicine affects you in any other way, stop taking it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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