NUROFEN

NUROFEN NUROFEN EXPRESS 200MG X 20 SOFT CAPSULES

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Nurofen Express is used for:
- relief of mild to moderate pain, such as headache, dental pain and
- reduction of fever and pain associated with the common cold.

Ingredients:
- The active substance is ibuprofen. Each capsule contains ibuprofen 200 mg.
- The other ingredients are: Capsule contents: macrogol 600, potassium hydroxide (minimum purity 85%), purified water. Capsule: sorbitol liquid partially dehydrated (E 420), gelatin, ponceau 4R (E 124). Printing ink: Opacode WB white NS-78-18011[(containing titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, hypromellose 3cP (HPMC 2910)].

Dosage:
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Always take Nurofen Express exactly as stated in this leaflet. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Unless your doctor has advised you differently, the usual recommended doses are:

Adults and adolescents weighing approximately 40 kg:
Initial dose: take 1 or 2 capsules (200 mg or 400 mg ibuprofen) with water. If required, further doses of 1 or 2 capsules (200-400 mg ibuprofen) may be taken, but do not exceed a total daily dose of 6 capsules in any 24 hour period. The interval between doses should not be less than 4 hours for the 200 mg dose and 6 hours for the 400 mg dose.

Children weighing 20-39 kg (approximately 6 years of age):
Nurofen Express should only be used in children who weigh at least 20 kg. The maximum total daily dose of ibuprofen is 20-30 mg per kg body weight, divided into 3 to 4 single doses. The interval between doses should not be less than 6 hours. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose. It is recommended that a total dose of 30 mg ibuprofen/kg, in any 24 hour period, should not be exceeded.

Children and adolescents:
If this medicine is required for more than 3 days in children and adolescents, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted. Other dosage forms of this medicine may be more suitable for children; ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults:
If symptoms worsen or persist for more than 3 days in the case of fever or more than 4 days for pain relief, a doctor should be consulted.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.