What are Nurofen Pain Relief Tablets?

Nurofen Joint and Back Pain tablets are painkillers that are used to relieve symptoms of different types of aches and pains, including pain in your back and joints. It contains 200mg of ibuprofen (as 256mg sodium ibuprofen) which is an anti-inflammatory drug which is commonly used as an everyday painkiller to provide short-term relief from aches, pains and feverishness.

What kind of pain can this product be used for?

Nurofen can be used for a variety of aches and pains, making it ideal for everyday use. Some of the most common uses for Nurofen include:

• Headaches
• Migraines
• Dental pain
• Neuralgia
• Period pain
• Rheumatic pain
• Muscular pain
• Back pain
• Fever
• Symptoms of cold and flu

This product should be used for short-term relief from pain and if symptoms persist long-term, you should seek medical attention from your GP.

How does Nurofen Pain Relief work?

Nurofen contains 200mg of Ibuprofen which belongs to a group of medicines that are known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). This medication provides pain relief by changing the body’s response to pain by reducing the hormones that cause pain and swelling in the body. Ibuprofen takes around 20-30 minutes to work when taken orally.

How to take Nurofen

This product is for short-term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms. This product is only suitable for children over the age of 12, adults and the elderly.

Take 1 – 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do NOT take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Warnings

• If this product is needed for children and adolescents over 12 for more than 2 days or if symptoms worsen, seek advice from your GP
• Do NOT take this product for longer than 10 days, unless advised to do so by a doctor- if symptoms persist or worsen, seek advice from your GP

Overdose/Accidental Ingestion

If you have taken more Nurofen tablets than you should or if children have taken this medicine by accident always contact a doctor or nearest hospital to get an opinion of the risk and advice on action to be taken.

Symptoms of overdose include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting (may be blood-streaked)
• Headache
• Ringing in the ears
• Confusion
• Shaky eye movement
• Drowsiness
• Chest pain
• Palpitations
• Loss of consciousness
• Convulsions (mainly in children)
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Blood in urine
• Chills
• Breathing problems

Can you take Nurofen with other medications?

Nurofen may affect or be affected by some other medicines such as corticosteroid tablets, quinolone antibiotics or drugs that are prescribed:

• As anti-coagulants
• To stimulate your heart
• To reduce high blood pressure
• To help you passing water
• For the temporary suppression of your immune system
• For mania or depression
• For pregnancy termination
• For HIV treatment

When should Nurofen NOT be used?

Do NOT take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you:

• Have or (have had 2 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
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers or 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

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
• Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Are a smoker
• Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
• Are on a diet restricting your salt intake

Side Effects

Nurofen Pain Relief 256mg Tablets are generally well-tolerated by most people, however, some people may still experience some side effects.

Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:

• Signs of intestinal bleeding such as bright red faeces, black tarry stools, vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
• Signs of a 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, 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 in the legs
• Signs of aseptic meningitis with neck stiffness, headache, feeling sick, being sick, fever or disorientation. Patients with autoimmune disorders (lupus, mixed connective tissue disease) may be more likely to be affected 
• 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.

Important Information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this

product.

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