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Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets 16s
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GIBU20016
Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets can be used to relieve rheumatic or muscular pain, back pain, neuralgia, toothache, period pain, headache, migraine, the pain of non-serious arthritic conditions, feverishness and the symptoms of cold and flu.
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Description
Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets
Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets can be used to relieve rheumatic or muscular pain, back pain, neuralgia, toothache, period pain, headache, migraine, the pain of non-serious arthritic conditions, feverishness and the symptoms of cold and flu.
Ibuprofen belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are painkillers and reduce inflammation.
Directions
For short term use only.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
- Take one or two tablets with water, repeat up to three times a day as required.
- Leave at least four hours between doses.
- Do not take more than six tablets in any 24 hour period.
Take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms. Do not take Ibuprofen for longer than 10 days
Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 200mg.
- Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.
Cautions
- Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines (NSAIDs) which may impair fertility in women. The effect is reversible upon stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that ibuprofen, used occasionally will affect your chances of becoming pregnant, however,tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant).
Do not take Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets if you:
- Are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients.
- Have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding.
- Have had asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines.
- Have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
- Suffer from severe liver,kidney or heart failure.
- Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
- Are taking other NSAID pain killers or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg.
Take special care with Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets if you:
- Have or have had asthma.
- Have kidney, liver or bowel problems.
- Are suffering from blurred vision or diminished vision or changes in colour vision.
- Have heart problems, have had a previous stroke or think that you may be at risk of these conditions(for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or a smoker). Medicines such as Ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolonged treatment. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment (no more than 10 days).
- Have a history of gastrointestinal disease (such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).
- Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
- Are trying to become pregnant.
- Are breastfeeding.
- Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a condition of the immune system affecting connective tissue resulting in joint pain, skin change and disorders of other organs).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets if you are taking:
- Blood thinning drugs (anti coagulants e.g. warfarin).
- Drugs to prevent clotting (anti platelet drugs e.g. aspirin).
- Drugs to help you passing water (diuretics).
- Drugs to treat high blood pressure (e.g captopril, atenolol, losartan).
- Drugs to treat mania and depression (lithium and SSRI).
- Corticosteroids (to treat allergic or inflammatory disorders).
- Drugs to treat HIV treatment (e.g. Zidovudine).
- Drugs used for the temporary suppression of your immune system (e.g. methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus).
- Antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin and aminoglycosides such as gentamycin).
- Mifepristone (for pregnancy termination).
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription.