Nurofen Express 200mg - 30 Liquid Capsules

Nurofen Express 200mg Liquid Capsules are a pain relief and anti-inflammatory medicine containing ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs work by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling and high temperature.

This medicine is used for the relief of:

• Headache and migraine pain
• Dental pain and neuralgia
• Period pain
• Rheumatic, muscular and back pain
• Feverishness and symptoms of cold and flu

Pack size: 30 liquid capsules.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your pharmacist/doctor has told you.

Who can take it

• Adults, the elderly and children/adolescents aged 12–18 years
• Not for children under 12 years

Dose (ages 12+):

• Take 1 or 2 capsules with water, up to 3 times a day as required
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses
• Maximum 6 capsules in 24 hours

How long to use

• Ages 12–18: if needed for more than 3 days, or symptoms worsen, consult a doctor
• Adults: do not take for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to; if symptoms persist/worsen, seek advice

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time to relieve symptoms.

Active ingredient (per capsule):

• Ibuprofen 200mg

Other ingredients:

Macrogol 600, Potassium hydroxide 50% solution (E525), Gelatin, Sorbitol Liquid (partially dehydrated) (E420), Purified water, Ponceau 4R (E124), Lecithin (E322) or Phosphatidylcholine in medium chain triglycerides, Triglycerides (medium chain), Ethanol.

Capsule printing ink: Titanium dioxide (E171), Polyvinyl acetate phthalate, Macrogol 400, Ammonium hydroxide (E527), Propylene glycol. 

Do not take this medicine if you:

• Are allergic to ibuprofen, any ingredient, aspirin or other painkillers
• Have (or have had) 2 or more episodes of stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• Have had worsening asthma, rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling with ibuprofen/aspirin/NSAIDs
• Have had gastrointestinal bleeding/perforation with NSAIDs
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers or more than 75mg aspirin daily
• Have severe liver or kidney problems
• Have certain heart problems/high blood pressure/blood clotting disorder or breathing difficulties
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy, or are breastfeeding
• Are under 12 years old

Speak to a pharmacist/doctor before use if you: have asthma; kidney, heart, liver or bowel problems; high cholesterol; previous heart attack or stroke; history of ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s; SLE; you smoke; you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy; or you have an infection (ibuprofen can mask fever/pain and may delay treatment).

Important ingredient warnings:

• Contains sorbitol (a source of fructose)
• Contains Ponceau 4R (E124) which may cause allergic reactions
• Contains potassium (14mg per capsule): consider if you have reduced kidney function or are on a controlled potassium diet

Possible side effects (seek urgent advice if serious):

• Signs of allergic reaction (breathing problems, swelling of face/neck, chest pain): stop taking and seek urgent medical help
• Gastrointestinal bleeding/ulcer (e.g., black stools, vomiting blood), severe stomach pain
• Serious skin reactions (including severe rash, blistering/peeling): stop and seek immediate medical attention
• If you take too much, contact a doctor/hospital immediately (overdose can be dangerous).

Storage: Do not store above 25°C. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.