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Do not take if you…
• are allergic to ibuprofen or to any other ingredient in this product, aspirin or other related painkillers.
See ‘What these tablets contain’ for the full list of ingredients.
• have (or have had 2 or more episodes) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
• are taking aspirin at doses of above 75mg daily. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor
or pharmacist before you take these tablets.
• are taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as these may increase the risk of side effects.
• suffer from severe heart, kidney or liver failure.
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you…
• are elderly.
• suffer or have suffered from asthma or allergic disease e.g. hayfever.
• suffer from a mixed connective tissue disease e.g. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
• have liver or kidney problems.
• have heart problems, previous stroke or think you might be at risk for these conditions (for example if you have
high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or are a smoker).
• Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets belong to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is
reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets, used occasionally, will affect your
chances of becoming pregnant, however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
• suffer from stomach or bowel problems, e.g. stomach ulcers or bleeding, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
• have an infection. This medicine may hide signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is therefore possible that this medicine
may delay appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to an increased risk of complications. This has been observed
in pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have
an infection and your symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
Skin reactions
• Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with this medicine. You should stop taking this medicine and seek
medical attention immediately, if you develop any skin rash, lesion of the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of
allergy since this can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction. See section 4.
Take special care if you are taking…
Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke,
particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.
You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cuprofen if you:
• have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral
artery disease (poor circulation in the legs of feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including
‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack “TIA”).
• have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.
There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and adolescents.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding…
• Do not take this product if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are breast feeding.
• Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Important information about some of the ingredients…
• This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars,
speak to your doctor before taking.
• This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
Can you take Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets with other medicines?
Cuprofen may affect or be affected by some other medicines. For example:
• medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine)
• medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines,
angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as losartan)
• corticosteroids (e.g. prednisolone); selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs); cardiac glycoside (e.g. digoxin); lithium;
methotrexate; ciclosporin; mifepristone; tacrolimus; zidovudine or quinolone antibiotics (e.g. norfloxacine).
Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the treatment of Cuprofen. You should therefore always seek the
advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use Cuprofen with other medicines.

How to store Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• If you find that you still have this medicine after its expiry date, return it to your local pharmacist who will dispose of it properly