For the relief of migraine-headaches, backache, dental pain, neuralgia and period pains as well as rheumatic and muscular pains. Nurofen relieves pain and reduces inflammation and temperature as well as relieving headaches and other types of pain. It also relieves cold and flu symptoms. For oral administration and short-term use only. During short-term use, if symptoms persist or worsen the patient should be advised to consult a doctor. Adults and children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years: Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms. If in children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted. If in adults the product is required for more than 10 days, or if the symptoms worsen the patient should consult a doctor. Children and Adolescents between 12 and 18 years: Take 1 or 2 caplets with water, up to three times a day as required. Adults: Take 1 or 2 caplets with water, up to three times a day as required. Leave at least four hours between doses. Do not take more than 6 caplets in any 24 hour period. Not for use by children under 12 years of age. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or any of the excipients in the product. Patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, angioedema, or urticaria) in response to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding). History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV), renal failure or hepatic failure. Last trimester of pregnancy Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms. The elderly have an increased frequency of adverse reactions to NSAIDs especially gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation which may be fatal. Bronchospasm may be precipitated in patients suffering from, or with a previous history of, bronchial asthma or allergic disease. You are advised to read the complete PIL enclosed before taking this medication. If you have any questions you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking.

Nurofen caplets Ibuprofen 200mg is for the effective relief of headaches, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, muscular pain, migraine, cold & flu symptoms & feverishness.