Nurofen Max Strength Pain Relief Tablets

About Nurofen Max Strength Pain Relief Tablets

Nurofen Max Strength 512 mg Tablets contain ibuprofen sodium dihydrate (equivalent to 400 mg ibuprofen), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) designed to provide effective relief from mild to moderate pain. It works by altering the body’s response to pain, swelling, and high temperatures. This medication is specifically formulated to treat various conditions, including headaches, migraine pain, backache, dental pain, period pain, rheumatic and muscular pain, and cold and flu symptoms.

Nurofen Max Strength is suitable for adults, the elderly, and children/adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.

What Is Nurofen Max Strength Used For?

Nurofen Max Strength is a powerful painkiller used for the short-term relief of fever and mild to moderate pain. It is effective against headaches, migraines, dental pain, backache, period pain, and muscular or rheumatic pain, as well as providing relief from cold and flu symptoms and pain associated with non-serious arthritis.

Who Is Nurofen Max Strength Suitable For?

Nurofen Max Strength is suitable for adults, the elderly, and adolescents aged 12 to 18.

Do not take this medicine if you:

• Are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other painkillers.
• Have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation, or bleeding.
• Have severe heart, liver, or kidney problems.
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• Have had worsening asthma, skin rashes, or facial swelling when taking NSAIDs before.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• Have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
• Have a history of gastrointestinal disease (such as Crohn’s disease).
• Are a smoker.
• Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Have an active infection.

How to Use Nurofen Max Strength

Take one tablet with water up to three times a day as required.

• Dosage: Leave at least four hours between doses.
• Maximum Dose: Do not take more than 3 tablets in any 24-hour period.
• Duration: Use for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. Do not take for longer than 10 days (or 3 days for adolescents aged 12-18) unless advised by a doctor.

Possible Side Effects of Nurofen Max Strength

While generally well-tolerated, some users may experience side effects.

• Common (up to 1 in 100): Indigestion, heartburn, feeling sick, stomach pain, or headaches.
• Stop taking immediately and seek medical help if you experience: Signs of intestinal bleeding, serious allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, facial/throat swelling), or severe skin rashes.

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.
• This medicine contains sodium and sucrose; consult a doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars or are on a controlled sodium diet.
• Avoid taking with other corticosteroid tablets or NSAIDs.

Storage Instructions

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original packaging.
• Do not use after the expiry date.

Ingredients

Other ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium, Xylitol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Carmellose sodium, Talc, Acacia spray dried, Sucrose, Titanium dioxide (E 171), Macrogol 6000 powder, and Red ink (contains Shellac, Iron Oxide Red (E 172), Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide (E527), Simethicone).