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Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets for Fast-Acting Pain Relief
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Fast-acting pain relief in a single 400mg tablet- Effective for headaches, toothache, period pain, backache and muscle pain
- Helps reduce fever and inflammation from colds and flu
- Can be taken alongside paracetamol for enhanced pain relief
- Convenient dosing of just one tablet every 4-6 hours
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Offering powerful and fast-acting pain relief, each Cuprofen tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen. The medication is effective for treating a wide range of aches and pains including headaches, toothache, period pain, backache and muscle pain. You can also use Cuprofen to ease fevers and inflammation caused by colds and flu.
Cuprofen contains ibuprofen which falls into a family of medicines called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). This means you can safely take it alongside paracetamol and opioid-containing painkillers, giving you additional pain relief when you need it most.
Because Cuprofen contains 400mg of ibuprofen in a single tablet, you can get effective pain relief by taking just one dose. This makes Cuprofen a convenient choice, especially when you’re on the go.
Before you can order Cuprofen through The Independent Pharmacy, you’ll need to complete a quick online consultation. This will allow our team to ensure Cuprofen is the best treatment option for you.
Suitable for age: 12 years +
Maximum per order:2
- Type of medicine
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Works by
- Blocks the production of COX1 and COX2 enzymes to reduce pain, inflammation and fever
- Active ingredient
- Ibuprofen
- Effective within
- 30 minutes
- Pack size
- 96 Tablets
- Strength
- 400 mg
- Manufacturer
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
- Generic
- No
- Use with alcohol
- In moderation
About Cuprofen Maximum Strength Pain Relief Tablets
Each Cuprofen Maximum Strength pain relief tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen. This is the maximum recommended dose for adults and can be taken every four to six hours.
You can use Cuprofen for the short-term treatment of pain, inflammation and fever. If your pain is persistent or becomes worse, get in touch with our clinical team to discuss other treatment options.
How Does Cuprofen Work?
Cuprofen works by blocking an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX). The COX enzyme is required for the synthesis of hormones called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins play a key role in causing pain and inflammation in your body, so reducing your levels of the hormones helps to ease pain and reduce inflammation.
How To Take Cuprofen Pain Relief Tablets
Each Cuprofen tablet contains the maximum recommended dose of ibuprofen. This means you should only take one tablet at a time unless you’ve specifically been prescribed a different dose by your doctor.
To take Cuprofen, swallow one 400mg tablet every four to six hours. Take your tablet with water and preferably with food as well. Don’t take more than three tablets in 24 hours.
Ingredients
The main active ingredient in Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablets is ibuprofen. Each tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen.
Cuprofen tablets also contain lactose, croscarmellose sodium, methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide, erythrosine aluminium lake and hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.
Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablets are coated in a pink film.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Cuprofen may cause some side effects. Though it’s uncommon, the tablets could make you feel sick, give you indigestion or cause a rash to appear on your skin. You may also experience headaches, constipation or diarrhoea.
Taking Cuprofen with food, or just after you’ve eaten, may minimise digestive system symptoms, such as nausea and indigestion.
Warnings
Cuprofen may not be suitable for you if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients it contains or have a history of stomach ulcers. It may also be unsuitable if you take aspirin or other NSAIDs, or have heart, kidney or liver failure.
Cuprofen isn’t suitable for women in the final three months of pregnancy as it could harm your baby. You also shouldn’t take the medication during the first six months of pregnancy unless you’ve been specifically prescribed Cuprofen by a doctor.
Older people are more likely to experience side effects when taking Cuprofen. So, if you’re aged 65 or over, it may be a good idea to talk to our clinical team about other treatment options.
For full details about the warnings and precautions associated with Cuprofen please read the Patient Information Leaflet.
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Cuprofen FAQs
What Is The Difference Between Cuprofen And Regular Ibuprofen?
The main difference between Cuprofen and standard ibuprofen is the amount of pain-relieving medicine in the tablets. Each tablet of Cuprofen Maximum Strength contains 400mg of ibuprofen. This is the maximum recommended dose for an adult and could provide significant pain relief.
Standard ibuprofen tablets on the other hand only contain 200mg of the active ingredient. This means you’ll need to take two tablets to have a full dose of ibuprofen. That could mean swallowing up to six separate tablets per day.
Because Cuprofen gives you all the pain relief you need in one tablet, it’s very convenient. You can take your dose in one go and then get on with living your daily life. Cuprofen tablets are also coated in a pink film, this makes them easy to swallow and even more user-friendly.
Can I Take Cuprofen With Other Painkillers?
Yes, you can take Cuprofen with some other painkillers, but it’s important to understand which medications are compatible with the tablets.
Cuprofen contains ibuprofen, a medicine in the NSAIDs family of painkillers. You can’t take Cuprofen with any other medications that contain ibuprofen or are in the NSAIDs family, such as aspirin.
However, it is generally safe to take Cuprofen with paracetamol or codeine to provide additional pain relief.
How Long Does Cuprofen Take To Work?
Cuprofen gets to work fast. Typically, you’ll start to feel relief from your symptoms in just 30 to 60 minutes. The effects of the medication generally last between four and six hours.
If you’ve recently eaten a big meal, it could slow the absorption of Cuprofen into your body. This means the medication may take a little longer to ease your pain.
Can I Take Cuprofen For Long-Term Pain?
Cuprofen is designed to manage short-term pain such as period pain, headaches, toothache or muscle pain. It can also be used to reduce fevers and inflammation caused by colds and flu.
The medication is not suitable to manage pain long term. If you’re still in pain after ten days (or three days for those aged under 18), get in touch with a member of our clinical team to discuss other treatment options.
Can I Take Cuprofen During Pregnancy?
Cuprofen, and other medications containing ibuprofen, are not recommended during pregnancy. This is especially important during the last trimester (the final three months of pregnancy) when ibuprofen could affect your baby’s development.
If you’re breastfeeding or trying to become pregnant, it’s a good idea to speak to a member of our clinical team before taking Cuprofen.
Is Cuprofen Suitable For All Types Of Pain?
Cuprofen is especially good at relieving pain that’s associated with inflammation. This includes period pain, dental pain, backache, muscular pain, headaches, and cold and flu symptoms. It’s designed to treat mild to moderate pain and gets to work in around 30 to 60 minutes.
Can I Take Two Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets?
Each Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen. This is the equivalent of two standard ibuprofen tablets and is the maximum recommended dose of ibuprofen for an adult.
As each tablet contains a full dose of pain relief medication, you should not take two tablets at the same time. Taking too much ibuprofen could increase your chances of developing side effects and may lead to long term stomach issues.
Why Should Cuprofen Be Taken With Food?
Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Cuprofen, may cause stomach irritation and digestive side effects such as nausea. Taking Cuprofen with food minimises these side effects and helps to prevent stomach ulcers and more serious issues in the future.
What Is The Maximum Daily Dose Of Cuprofen?
The maximum daily dose of Cuprofen is three tablets (1200mg) in 24 hours. You should leave a minimum of four hours between doses to avoid side effects.
If this isn’t enough to relieve your pain, you may need to speak to a member of our clinical team. They’ll be able to offer advice and support on managing pain and may suggest other suitable medications.
When Should I Not Take Cuprofen?
You should not take Cuprofen if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients it contains, including lactose. It may also be unsuitable if you have a history of stomach ulcers or have previously had a reaction to other medications in NSAIDs family, such as aspirin.
If you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure, it’s essential you speak to a doctor or member of our clinical team before taking Cuprofen.
Some blood thinners, like warfarin, and some blood pressure medications are also not suitable for use alongside Cuprofen.
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