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| Updated by | Laura Henderson |
| Role | Medical Content Writer |
| Updated on | 19/11/2018 |
| Next review | 18/11/2020 |
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What is Nurofen Plus?
Nurofen Plus Tablets are pain relief tablets that help to ease moderate pains that can’t be managed with painkillers such as paracetamol alone. Ideal for those who are looking for an easy way to manage moderate aches and pains.
What kinds of pain can this product be used for?
Nurofen Plus can be used to ease many different kinds of moderate pains. Some of the most popular reasons why people use this product include:
- Muscular pain
- Rheumatic pain
- A backache
- A headache
- A migraine
- Neuralgia
- Period pain
- A toothache or dental pain
How will this product work ease my pain?
Nurofen Plus contains the active ingredients ibuprofen and codeine, which work together to ease the pain that can’t be managed by other painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen alone. Ibuprofen is a part of a group of medicines known as NSAIDs, which work by changing your body’s response to pain, inflammation, and fever. Codeine is part of a group of medicines called opioid analgesics, which means it works to ease pain and can be used on its own or in combination with other painkillers, such as ibuprofen, to ease difficult to manage pain.
How to use Nurofen Plus
Swallow 1 – 2 Nurofen Plus tablets with water up to 3 times a day. Do not take for more than 3 days, if your pain has not improved after 3 days speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist.
Why do I have to answer questions to buy this product?
You do not need a prescription for Nurofen Plus, however, you will be asked to complete a short medical questionnaire by your Chemist 4 U pharmacist before we can take your order. This includes some simple questions that all pharmacies legally are required to ask before supplying this kind of product. This helps our pharmacy team to be sure that this product is the best choice for you.
When should Nurofen Plus not be used?
Nurofen Plus is not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. Do not use this product if you are allergic to ibuprofen, codeine, aspirin or any other painkillers, or any of the other listed ingredients. If you take a painkiller for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse. This product contains codeine, which can cause addiction if taken continuously for more than 3 days. Do not take this product if you:
- Have or have had more than 2 episodes of a stomach ulcer, perforation, or bleeding
- Have ever had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose, or facial swelling when taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
- Have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs
- Are taking any other NSAIDs or more than 75mg of aspirin a day
- Have severe liver, heart or kidney problems
- Suffer from chronic constipation
- Have breathing difficulties
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine (Nardil), or Selegiline, or have taken them within the last 14 days.
- Are taking them for pain relief in children and adolescents (ages 0 – 18) after the removal of their tonsils or adenoids due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
- Know that you metabolise codeine into morphine very rapidly
Speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using Nurofen Plus if you:
- Have or have had asthma
- Have kidney, heart, liver, or bowel problems or are dehydrated
- Have low or high blood pressure
- Have a head injury or raised intracranial pressure
- Suffer from a thyroid disorder
- Have high cholesterol or previously have had a heart attack or stroke
- Have a history of gastrointestinal disease, e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
- Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Are a smoker
- Have gallstones
- Suffer from myasthenia gravis
Nurofen Express should not be taken at the same time as some other medicines, for a list of which medicines should not be taken alongside this product please read the patient information leaflet.
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medicines, Nurofen Plus can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These side effects include:
- Signs of intestinal bleeding, e.g. bright red stools, black tarry stools, vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction, e.g. difficulties in breathing, unexplained wheezing, dizziness, faster heartbeat, severe skin reaction such as rashes or itchiness, swelling of the face or throat
- A severe skin reaction known as DRESS, showing symptoms such as skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph nodes, increase in a kind of white blood cells called eosinophils
- Indigestion, heartburn, feeling sick
- Constipation, pains in your stomach or other abnormal stomach problems
- Rashes, itching, worsening of asthma
- Sweating, thirst, muscle weakness or tremors, sleeplessness
- Chest pain, fast irregular heartbeat
- Liver and kidney problems
- A headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness
- Decreased appetite, depression, hallucination, blurred vision
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist right away. You can also record any side effect that you may notice using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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If you are concerned about an addiction to 'over the counter' medication we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice
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We respect that many of our products are of a sensitive nature - this is why we take every step to keep your purchases private.
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