Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 200 mg Capsule
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 28 January 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term relief of mild to moderate pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 capsules every 4 hours, max 6 capsules/24 hours.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy, especially in the last trimester; low concentration in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Aspirin
- Other NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Anticoagulants
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen
- History of gastrointestinal ulceration
- Severe hepatic failure
- Severe renal failure
- Heart failure
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Counselling Points
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration
- Monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms
- Discontinue at first sign of hypersensitivity
Serious warnings
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Serious skin reactions
- Aseptic meningitis risk in autoimmune disorders
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