Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules are absorbed twice as fast as standard ibuprofen tablets and release ibuprofen immediately in the stomach, which has anti-inflammatory properties and are used for the fast relief of:
- Headaches and migraine pain
- Dental pain and neuralgia
- Period pain
- Rheumatic, muscular and back pain
- Feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu
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).
NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
Do not take Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules if you:
- are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients or to aspirin or other painkillers
- have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
- have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- are taking other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
- are taking more than 75mg of 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
- are allergic to peanut or soya as this product contains Lecithin.
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 of pregnancy.
- 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.
Skin reactions
- Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with this medicine. You should stop taking this medicine and seek medical attention immediately, if you develop any skin rash, lesion of the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of allergy since this can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction.
Taking other medicines
To reduce the risk of side effects, do not take this product with other NSAID containing products (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen…).
Nurofen may affect or be affected by some other medicines.
For example:
Avoid taking this product with corticosteroid tablets, quinolone antibiotics or drugs that are prescribed:
- medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine),
- to stimulate your heart (e.g. glycosides),
- medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as losartan),
- to help you passing water (diuretics),
- for the temporary suppression of your immune system (e.g. methotrexate, ciclosporine, tacrolimus)
- for mania or depression (e.g. Lithium or SSRIs)
- for pregancy termination (e.g. mifepristone)
- for HIV treatment (e.g. zidovudine).
Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the treatment of Nurofen. You should therefore always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use Nurofen with other medicines.
Other warnings
- Nurofen belongs to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Nurofen, used occasionally will affect your chances of becoming pregnant. However, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
- Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines such as ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.
- You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurofen if you:
have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack “TIA”).
have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.
- There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and adolescents.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Do not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
Speak to your doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Important information about some of the ingredients
This medicine contains
- 26.69 mg sorbitol in each capsule, a source of fructose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine
- Ponceau 4R which may cause allergic reactions
- This medicine contains 14 mg potassium per capsule. To be taken in to consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
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 skin reaction (rashes, itchiness, peeling, flaking or blistering)
swelling of your face or throat
- signs of blood disorder resulting in unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms and severe exhaustion
- signs of liver problems such as stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes) or passing dark brown urine
- a severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur.
Symptoms of DRESS include: skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph nodes and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells).
- A red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters mainly localised on the skin folds, trunk, and upper extremities accompanied by fever at the initiation of treatment (acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis) (frequency not known).
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.
- skin becomes sensitive to light (frequency not known)
Medicines such as this one may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (“myocardial infarction”) or stroke.
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 (E124), Lecithin (E322) or Phosphatidylcholine in Medium Chain Triglycerides, Triglycerides (medium chain), Ethanol, White ink (Titanium Dioxide (E171), Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate, Macrogol 400, Ammonium hydroxide (E527), Propylene Glycol).
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
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