NUROFEN 400 mg soft capsules, 20 pcs

Instructions for use for NUROFEN 400 mg soft capsules, 20 pcs

Detailed instructions for NUROFEN 400 mg soft capsules, 20 pcs

Field of use

Ibuprofen belongs to the group of so-called non-steroidal anti-phlogistics/anti-rheumatics (NSAID).

Nurofen is used in adults and adolescents from 40 kg body weight (12 years or older) for brief symptomatic treatment of:

• slight to moderately severe pain such as head, dental and menstrual pain;
• Fever and painn in connection with a cold.

Contact your doctor if you don't feel better or worse:

• after 3 days with children and adolescents
• after 3 days with fever or after 4 days in pain in adults

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Ingredients of Nurofen 400 mg soft capsules (pack size: 20 pcs):

Active ingredient: 400 mg ibuprofen

Auxiliary content: capsule contents: macrogol 600, potassium hydroxide, cleaned water capsule cover: gelatin, solution of partial dehydrated sorbitol (ph.eur.) (E420), Ponceau 4R (E124), cleaned water printing input: titanium dioxide (E171), propylen glycol, hypromellose ).

Contradictions

If the ingredients mentioned above, the product should not be used in hypersensitivity to one of the above.

Nurofen must not be taken if they

• allergic to Ibuprofen, Ponceau 4R (E124) or one of the other components of Nurofen are.
• in the past with shortness of breath, asthma attacks, nasal mucus swelling, swelling or hives after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs.
• stomings/duodenum ulcers (peptic ulcers) or bleeding (at least 2 different episodes of demonstrated ulcers or bleeding) suffer from existing or repeated stomach/duodenum ulcers.
• have suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding or breakthrough (perforation) in connection with previous therapy with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
• suffer from unexplained blood formation disorders.
• are in the last three months of pregnancy
• suffer from severe liver or kidney dysfunction or severe heart failure (heart failure).
• are strongly dehydrated (caused e.g. B. by vomiting, diarrhea or inadequate fluid intake).
• suffer from brain bleeding (cerebrovascular bleeding) or other active bleeding.

May not be administered by young people below 40 kg body weight or children under the age of 12.

dosage

Application recommendation of Nurofen 400 mg soft capsules (pack size: 20 pieces):

Always take Nurofen exactly according to the instruction in this package insert.
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:

Adults and adolescents from 40 kg body weight (12 years or older):
Initial dose: Take 1 capsule (400 mg ibuprofen) with water. If necessary, you can take another capsule (400 mg ibuprofen) every 6 hours. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 3 capsules (1200 mg ibuprofen) within 24 hours.
May not be administered by young people below 40 kg body weight or children under the age of 12.

type of application
To take. Don't chew.
For patients who have a sensitive stomach, it is advisable to take Nurofen during a meal.
The intake of Nurofen Shortly after a meal can delay the entry into effect. If this occurs, they no longer take Nurofen than described in this section or until the corresponding dosage distance has expired.

Taking

• To take. Don't chew.
• For patients who have a sensitive stomach, it is advisable to take the medicine during a meal.
• Taking the preparation shortly after a meal can delay the input. If this occurs, do not take more than described in the "dosage" category or until the corresponding dosage distance has expired.

Patient information

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before youtake Tel:
    • if you have an infection - see under "Infections".
    • for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or mixed collagenosis (diseases in which incorrect reactions of the immune system cause joint pain, rashes and fever).
    • for certain congenital blood formation disorders (e.g. acute intermittent porphyria) or problems with blood clotting.
    • for gastrointestinal disease, also in history (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).
    • with limited kidney function.
    • with limited liver function.
    • directly after larger surgical interventions.
    • if you suffer or suffer from asthma or allergic diseases, as shortness of breath can occur.
    • in patients who suffer from hay fever, nasal polyps or chronically obstructive respiratory diseases, since there is an increased risk of the occurrence of allergic reactions. These can manifest themselves as asthma attacks (so-called analgesics asthma), acute swelling (quincke-edema) or hives.
    • if you take medicines that can increase the risk of ulcers or bleeding, such as: B. oral corticosteroids, anti-blood clotting drugs such as warfarin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that are used, among other things, to treat depressive moods, or thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors such as acetylsalicylic acid (ASS).
  • More information:
    • The headache can worsen if headache can be used for longer. If this is the case or if this is suspected, you should end the take of the medicine and contact your doctor.
    • You should avoid taking this preparation during a chickenpox infection (varicella infection).
    • If the drug is permanently, regularly checking the liver values, the kidney function and the blood count is required.
    • A simultaneous use of this preparation with other NSAIDs, including so-called COX-2 inhibitors (cyclooxigenase-2-inhibitors), can increase the risk of side effects and should therefore be avoided.
    • In general, the habitual use of (different types of) pain relievers can lead to permanent severe kidney damage and should therefore be avoided. The risk is further increased by salt loss and dehydration.
    • There is a risk of kidney dysfunction in dehydrated young people.
    • Anti -inflammatory agents/painkillers such as ibuprofen can go hand in hand with a slightly increased risk of heart attack or stroke, especially when using in 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
    • having heart disease, including heart failure (heart failure) and angina (chest pain), or a heart attack, a bypass operation, peripheral arterial disease (circulatory disorders in the legs or feet due to the narrowed or closed arteries) or any kind of stroke (including mini Had stroke or transitory ischemic attack, "tia").
    • Hearthe, diabetes or high cholesterol levels or heart diseases or strokes occur in your family history or when you smoke.
    • Side effects can be reduced by using the lowest effective dose via the shortest period required for symptom control. Side effects occur more frequently in older patients.
  • Infections
    • The medicine can cover signs of infections such as fever and pain. Therefore, it is possible that the preparation will delay adequate treatment of the infection, which can lead to an increased risk of complications. This was observed in bacterial pneumonia and bacterial skin infections in connection with chickenpox. If you take this medicine during an infection and stop or worsen your symptoms of infection or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
  • Skin reactions
    • In connection with the treatment with the preparation, serious skin reactions wereichtet. If the rash occurs, lesions of the mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of an allergy should be adjusted to the treatment and immediately go into medical treatment, as this can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction.
  • Ask a doctor before using the medicine if one of the points listed above is worried.

• Wateriness and ability to operate machines
  • In the event of a short -term, intended application, this medicine has no or a negligible effect on participating in road traffic and operating machines. If you suffer from drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances while taking the medicine, you should avoid participation in road traffic and operate machines. This applies even more in combination with alcohol.

Pregnancy

• If you are pregnant or breastfeed, or if you suspect that you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this drug.
• Pregnancy
  • Inform your doctor if you get pregnant while taking this medicine.
  • You must not take the preparation in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Avoid using this drug in the first 6 months of pregnancy unless your doctor advises you something else.
• Breastfeeding
  • Only small amounts of ibuprofen and its dismantling products pass into breast milk. This medicine can therefore be taken during breastfeeding if it is used in the recommended dosage and possible time for the shortest.
• Reproductive ability
  • This remedy belongs to a group of medicines (non-steroidal anti-rheumatics) that can affect the child ability of women. This effect is reversible after stopping the drug (reversible).

Hints

Do not apply longer for pain or fever without medical advice than specified in the package insert! Nurofen contains Sorbitol and Ponceau 4R (E124). Please only take Nurofen after consultation with your doctor if you know that you suffer from intolerance to certain sugar.

Medicine contains gelatin (not vegan).
Read the package supplement and ask your doctor or pharmacist for risks and side effects.

Nurofen 400 mg soft capsules
Active ingredient: ibuprofen
Areas of application: short -term. Symptomat. Treatment easier to moderately severe pain, pain related to colds. Warnings: In the event of pain or fever without medical advice, do not apply longer than specified in the package insert! Contains: Sorbitol and Ponceau 4R (E124). Read the package supplement and ask your doctor or pharmacist for risks and side effects. Nurfd_0256
Reckitt Benckiser Deutschland GmbH - 69067 Heidelberg