Nurofen Plus Tablet

This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and older :

Swallow 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required.
Leave at least four hours between doses.
Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period.

This medicine should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

Do not take for longer than 3 days unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms persist or the pain or fever worsens, or if any new symptoms occur, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This product is for short-term use only. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen

If you have taken more of this medicine than you should, or if children have taken this medicine by accident always contact a doctor or the nearest hospital to get an opinion of the risk and advice on action to be taken.

The active ingredients contained in Nurofen Plus tablets are:

Ibuprofen, Codeine Phosphate.

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

Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Starch Glycollate, Starch Pregelatinised, Hypromellose, Opaspray White M-1-17111 B and Talc.

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

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

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

• You have had two or more episodes of a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• You have breathing difficulties
• You suffer from problems with your liver, kidneys or heart
• You suffer from chronic constipation
• You know that you metabolise codeine quickly

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

• You have recently taken or are currently taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medication
• You have low or high blood pressure
• You have high cholesterol
• You suffer from gastrointestinal disease, Lupus or have a thyroid disorder
• You have recently suffered from a head injury

Nurofen Plus and addiction

Nurofen Plus contains codeine which can cause addiction if taken continuously for more than 3 days. If you think you may be addicted to Nurofen Plus or suffer from withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking Nurofen Plus you need to speak to a pharmacist or doctor for support and advice.

Nurofen Plus and pregnancy

You should not take Nurofen Plus if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are struggling with mild to moderate pain at this time you should speak to a pharmacist or doctor for advice.

Nurofen Plus may also temporarily impair fertility in women but is reversible when you stop taking it. It is rare for Nurofen Plus to stop you from getting pregnant if only used occasionally but if you are trying to get pregnant you should tell your doctor before taking Nurofen Plus.

Nurofen Plus and driving

The codeine contained in Nurofen Plus can cause you to feel drowsy. You should therefore not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.