Teva Migraine Relief Tablets (Ibuprofen Lysine 342mg) x 16

TEVA Migraine Relief 342mg Tablets

TEVA Migraine Relief Tablets contain Ibuprofen Lysine which is the lysine salt of Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is one of a group of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (known as NSAID’s) which work to reduce pain, fever and swelling.  


TEVA Migraine Relief Tablets are used to relieve:

Rheumatic and muscular pain, back ache and neuralgia (nerve pain)
Headache and migraine
Dental pain and period pain
Fever (high temperature)
The symptoms of cold and Flu.

Directions

The tablets are intended for short-term use only. Use them for the shortest time needed to relieve symptoms. Always use the lowest dose that relieves your symptoms. Do not take these tablets for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years
Initial dose 1 or 2 tablets to be taken with water, preferably with or after food, then is necessary 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hour period.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Warnings

Do not take this medicine if you:

• have or have had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach

• are allergic to ibuprofen, to any of the ingredients, or to aspirin or other painkillers (an allergic reaction may be recognised as shortness of breath, runny nose, skin rash or itching)

• have kidney or hearth failure or severe liver failure

• are taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg

• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

Talk to your doctor before taking ibuprofen tablets if you:

• are elderly because you may be at more risk of having serious side effects, particularly stomach problems

• have or have suffered from asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol or have allergies

• have liver or kidney problems

• have stomach of bowel disorders

• have Systemic lupus eryhematosus (SLE) - an illness which affects your immune system. It causes joint pains, skin changes, and problems with other parts of your body

• have, have previously had or are at risk of heart problems, high blood pressure or stroke. 

Medicines such as ibuprofen tablets may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or stroke.

Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolonged treatment. do not exceed the recommended dose of duration of treatment (10 days).

If you have heart problems, previous stroke or thick that you might be at risk of these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or are a smoker) you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.

You must talk to your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is: Ibuprofen 200mg (as ibuprofen lysine) per coated tablet.

The other ingredients are: crospovidone, copovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, Opadry II White (contains polyvinyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide E171, macrogol and talc).