Nurofen Express 200 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 January 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term relief of pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 2 tablets initially, then 1-2 tablets every 4 hours, max 6 tablets/24 hours.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticoagulants
- Antihypertensives
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Active ulcers
- Heart failure
- Severe renal failure
- Severe hepatic failure
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Headache
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Take with water
- Use lowest effective dose
- Consult if symptoms persist or worsen
Serious warnings
- Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects
- Severe skin reactions
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