Product Details

Do not take this medicine if you:
• are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients
(see section 6) or to aspirin or other painkillers
• have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer,
perforation or bleeding
• have had a worsening of 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)
• are taking other NSAID painkillers or more than 75mg aspirin
a day
• have severe liver or kidney problems
• have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation
disorder.
• have breathing difficulties
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• are under 12 years old.
• are allergic to peanut or soya as this product contains Lecithin
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
• have or have had asthma
• have kidney, heart, liver or bowel problems
• have high cholesterol or previously have had a heart attack or
stroke
• have a history of gastrointestinal disease (such as ulcerative
colitis, Crohn’s disease)
• have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a condition of the immune
system causing joint pain, skin changes and other organ
disorders)
• are a smoker

are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
• 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.
Other warnings
• This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which may impair
fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine.
It is unlikely that this medicine, used occasionally will affect your
chances of becoming pregnant. However, tell your doctor before
taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
• Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines such as 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 this medicine 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 or 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.
Taking other medicines
To reduce the risk of side effects, do not take this product with other
NSAID containing products (e.g, aspirin, ibuprofen…)
This medicine may affect or be affected by some other medicines.
For example:
Avoid taking this product with corticosteroid tablets, quinolone
antibiotics or medicines that are:
• anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g.
aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine)
• to stimulate your heart (e.g, glycosides)
• to reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril,
beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines, angiotensin-II receptor
antagonists such as losartan)
• to help you passing water (diuretics),
• for the temporary suppression of your immune system
(e.g, methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus)
• for mania or depression (e.g., Lithium or SSRIs)
• for pregnancy termination (e.g., mifepristone)
• for HIV treatment ( e.g., zidovudine)
Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the
treatment of this medicine. You should therefore always seek the
advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine
with other medicines.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Do not take in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you are
breastfeeding.
Speak to your doctor if you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
Important information about some of the ingredients of this
medicine
This medicine contains
• 26.69 mg sorbitol in each capsule, a source of fructose. If you
have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine
• Ponceau 4R which may cause allergic reactions.