Nurofen Express Caplets

How to take Nurofen Express.

Nurofen Express is for oral use only and should only be used by children and adults over the age of 12 years.

Adults and children over 12 years old: Swallow 1 caplet with water, up to three times a day as required. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than 3 caplets in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years:
If the product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.

Adults: If the product is required for more than 10 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.

Nurofen Express ingredients

The active ingredients contained in Nurofen Express is: Ibuprofen Lysine.

Nurofen Express also contain the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

Povidone, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, talc, Opaspray White M-1-7111B (contains hypromellose and titanium dioxide (E171)) and Black Printing Ink (contains shellac, Iron oxide black (E172) and propylene glycol).

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Nurofen Express side effects

As with other medication, Nurofen Express can cause some people to experience unwanted side effects. Please ensure that you have read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for full details of reported side effects.

Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:

• Signs of intestinal bleeding
• Signs of serious allergic reaction
  
• Signs of kidney problems
• Signs of aseptic meningitis
• A severe skin reaction known as Dress syndrome

Tell your doctor if you experience any side effects. This incluse any side effects not listed in Patient Information Leaflet. Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Nurofen Express warnings

Before taking Nurofen Express please take the time to read and understand the warnings and precautions detailed in the Patient Information Leaflet.

You should not take Nurofen Express if any of the following apply to you:

• Have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• Are allergic to ibuprofen (or anything else in this medicine), aspirin or other related painkillers
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

You should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurofen Meltlets if any of the following apply to you:

• Have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems or are dehydrated
• Are a smoker
• Are pregnant

KEEP OUT OF SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN