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Nurofen 400 mg, 12 Film-coated Tablets

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Film-coated tablets with ibuprofen for the treatment of symptoms of fever and mild to moderate pain.

Contains 12 tablets.

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Nurofen 400 mg, 12 Comprimidos Recubiertos
Nurofen 400 mg, 12 Film-coated Tablets
Regular price €4,68
Sale price €4,68 Regular price €4,68
You are saving: -€0,00

What is Nurofen 400 mg and what is it used for?

It is a medicine formulated with ibuprofen in the form of coated tablets, which is used for the relief of painful symptoms with mild to moderate intensity such as headache, menstrual pain, joint pain, muscle pain, among others.

In addition, it is also used for the treatment of febrile states.

Who it is intended for

It is indicated for use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.

Instructions for use

Take 1 or half a tablet of Nurofen every 4-8 hours respectively, without exceeding 1200 mg of ibuprofen / 24 hours.

It should be taken on a full stomach with food.

In patients with impaired renal, cardiac or hepatic function, a doctor should be consulted for possible dose adjustment.

Contraindications

Do not use Nurofen 400 mg:

  • In children under 12 years of age or weighing less than 40 kg.

  • In case of recurrent gastrointestinal ulcer, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, severe heart failure, liver and kidney failure.

  • In case of allergy to ibuprofen or other excipients contained in this medicinal product, as well as in patients with asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or nasal polyps.

Precautions

  • Contraindicated in third trimester of pregnancy.

  • Special care should be taken in patients with hypertension, as it may increase blood pressure.

  • Special care should be taken if taking any of the following medicines and consult a doctor before administration: baclofen, chloramphenicols, loop diuretics, antihypertensives, hydantoin, tacrolimus, furosemide, methotrexate, pentoxifylline, hypoglycaemic agents, among others.
  • Herbal extracts such as Ginkgo biloba may also interfere, as they may increase the risk of bleeding from NSAIDs.

  • Avoid alternate use with salicylates such as salicylic acid and its derivatives due to risk of haemorrhage.

Side effects

Nurofen 400 mg tablets may cause side effects, as is the case with all medicines on the market. In this case, the following has been observed:

  • May result in thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and haemolytic anaemia, infrequently. May cause, infrequently, asthma, allergic reactions such as bronchospasm, rhinitis, asthma, oedema, dyspnoea, heart failure, visual disturbances, hypertension, among others.

  • More frequently, it may cause headaches, skin rash and itching, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, dyspepsia and vomiting.

Composition

Each Nurofen tablet contains 400 mg of Ibuprofen as the active substance. It also contains sucrose (232.2 mg) and sodium (27.42 mg). The other excipients are: Sodium lauryl sulphate, anhydrous colloidal silica, sodium citrate (E-331), stearic acid, carmellose sodium, talc, ammonium hydroxide, acacia dehydrate, macrogol 6000, sucrose, dió(E-171), purified water, iron oxide red (E-172), Shellac glaze in SD-45, n-Butyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol (E-1520), simethicone and industrial methylated spirit.

Your pharmacist's opinion

If you have any type of muscular pain, ankle sprain, contracture, or any inflammatory or dental process, you can take half or 1 tablet of Nurofen every 4-8 hours, without exceeding the maximum daily amount of 1200 mg.

It can also be used in febrile states at the same dose, but if in 3 days there is no improvement, a doctor should be consulted.

If the pain does not improve in 5 days, worsens or presents any unknown symptoms, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

What is the price of Nurofen 400 mg?

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Nurofen 400 mg at a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed by law.