Nurofen Plus 200mg 32 Tablets

What is Nurofen Plus 32 Tablets?

Nurofen Plus tablets are used for the short-term treatment of acute, moderate pain, which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone.

Nurofen Plus tablets can be used for the short-term relief of rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, migraine, headache, neuralgia, period pain and dental pain.

What are the key features?

• Dual action pain relief

What are the active ingredients

Each tablet contains: Ibuprofen 200mg and Codeine Phosphate 12.8mg

How to use Nurofen Plus 32 Tablets

For three days use only. Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. For the short term treatment of acute moderate pain when other painkillers have not worked. Do not take less than four hours after taking other painkillers. This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how it makes you feel. See the leaflet inside for more information.

For oral administration short term use only.

Adults, the elderly and children 12 years and older: Swallow 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not give to children under 12 years.

If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, worsen or if new symptoms occur consult your doctor.

Precautions to consider before taking Nurofen Plus 32 Tablets

Contains opioid. Can cause addiction.

DO NOT TAKE IF YOU:

• have or have had two or more episodes of a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredient of the product, aspirin or other related painkillers
• are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or are breastfeedingIf you need to use this medicine continuously for more than 3 days, see your doctor or pharmacist.

This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.

SPEAK TO A PHARMACIST/DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING IF YOU:

• have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, liver, heart, kidney or bowel problems
• are a smoker
• are pregnant

WARNING: Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.