Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief 200mg Soft Capsules contain Ibuprofen, which has anti-inflammatory properties and are used for the effective relief of fever and pain, such as:
- headaches and migraine pain
- nerve pain, backache, period pain, rheumatic and muscular pain
- cold and flu symptoms
- dental pain
Up to 8 hours long lasting relief with a 2 capsule dose.
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 Joint & Back Pain Relief 200mg Soft 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, allergic rash or itchy, runny nose or facial swelling when taking 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. If you are on low dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine.
- 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 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…). If you are on low dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily), speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine.
Nurofen may affect or be affected by some other medicines.
For example:
- 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 kidney problems in dehydrated children and adolescents.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant whilst taking this product.
Do not take the capsules if you are 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 for advice before taking any medicine if you are breast-feeding.
Important information about some of the ingredients
These capsules contain
- sorbitol (21.28mg per capsule). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking these capsules.
- potassium (18mg per capsule). To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
STOP TAKING the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:
- pass blood in your faeces (stools/motions)
- pass black tarry stools
- vomit any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- difficulty in breathing, unexplained wheezing, worsening of existing asthma
- other allergic type reactions (e.g. swelling of the face or throat, low blood pressure, fast heart rate)
- 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).
STOP TAKING the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience:
- indigestion or heartburn
- abdominal pain (pains in your stomach) or other abnormal stomach symptoms
- a skin rash (which may be severe, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome), itchy skin or blisters
Medicines such as this medicine may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke.
Tell your doctor if you experience:
- oedema (fluid retention), high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure
- headache
- nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting and flatulence (wind)
- skin peeling
- kidney and liver disorders
- blood disorders. The first signs can be fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, ‘flu-like symptoms, severe exhaustion, unexplained bleeding and bruising.
- meningitis symptoms such as fever and chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck (in patients with existing auto-immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus).
- worsening of colitis or Crohn’s disease (inflammation of the bowel)
- skin becomes sensitive to light (frequency not known).
Each capsule contains the active ingredient: Ibuprofen 200mg.
They also contain: macrogol 600, potassium hydroxide, gelatine, sorbitol (E420), purified water, Opacode WB white NS-78-18011 (titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose, propylene glycol).
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