Nurofen Express Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Ibuprofen lysine

Indications/Uses

Pain relief (eg, headache, migraine, dental, period, rheumatic & muscular pain & backache). Relieves fever associated w/ cold & flu.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, elderly & childn >12 yr 342 mg: 1 or 2 caplet up to tds as required. Leave at least 4 hr between doses. Max: 6 caplet/24 hr. 648 mg: 1 caplet up to tds as required. Leave at least 4 hr between doses. Max: 3 caplet/24 hr.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (≥2 distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding). History of GI bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Severe heart, renal or hepatic failure. Patients who have recently undergone CABG surgery & revascularization procedures. Last trimester of pregnancy.

MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AE01 - ibuprofen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Caplet 342 mg: GSL; Caplet 684 mg: POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nurofen Express caplet 342 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Nurofen Express caplet 684 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Nurofen Express

ibuprofen

Manufacturer:

Reckitt Benckiser