Ibuprofen Tablets
Product details
This Medicine is sold at the professional discretion of an Everwell pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We
need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is
intended for. Therefore an Everwell pharmacist may be required to contact
you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable
to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy
medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Uses:
For the relief of headaches, rheumatic and muscular pain, pain from
non-serious arthritic conditions, backache, migraine, period pain,
dental pain and neuralgia.
It can also be used to reduce fever and relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.
Suitable for: Adults and children of 12 years and over
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Swallow each tablet with water.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take one tablet every 4 hours, if you need to. Don't take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Take the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve your symptoms.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose
If your symptoms worsen, or do not go away within 10 days (for adults) or if this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days (for adolescents 12-18 years), talk to your doctor.
Hazards and Cautions
Before you take this medicine
Do not take:
- If you have had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding, or have had one twice or more in the past.
- If you have had perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (you may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, passed blood in your stools or passed black tarry stools)
- If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any other ingredients in the product, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (you have ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
- If you are taking aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
- If you have, or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems
- If you smoke
- If you are pregnant
Storage
Store below 25°C.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
