Nurofen Cold and Flu, 200mg/30mg, 24 film-coated tablets, Reckitt Benckiser [5949031300138]
Indications:
Nurofen Cold and Flu is part of the group of nasal decongestants for systemic use, sympathomimetic, combinations, used to relieve the unpleasant symptoms of flu and cold, such as nasal and sinus congestion, headache, fever, muscle and joint pain.
It contains ibuprofen, which is effective for relieving pain (analgesic medicine), inflammation (anti-inflammatory medicine) and lowering the temperature in case of fever (antipyretic medicine). The other active substance, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, rapidly reduces edema in the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract (decongestant medicine).
Relief of flu and cold symptoms occurs quickly, starting with the decongestion of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, followed by the reduction of fever and the reduction of pain associated with flu and cold.
Contraindications:
Do not use Nurofen Cold and Flu
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or any of the other components of Nurofen Cold and Flu;
Precautions:
Before using Nurofen Cold and Flu, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Do not take Nurofen Cold and Flu during the last three months of pregnancy. Avoid using Nurofen
Cold and Flu during the first 6 months of pregnancy, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Nurofen Cold and Flu passes into breast milk, but can be used during breastfeeding if taken in the recommended dose and for the shortest possible period.
Nurofen Cold and Flu belongs to a group of medicines (NSAIDs) that can affect fertility in women. This effect is reversible upon discontinuation of the drug.
Driving and using machines:
In general, Nurofen Cold and Flu has no adverse effects on the ability to drive or use machines. However, since at high doses, in individual cases, side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, vertigo (reported as common) and visual disturbances (reported as less common) may occur, the ability to drive vehicles or use machinery could be affected.
Method of administration:
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults and children over 12 years: the initial dose is 2 film-coated tablets, then 1 or 2 film-coated tablets at intervals of 4 - 6 hours depending on needs.
Do not exceed the maximum dose of 6 film-coated tablets Nurofen Cold and Flu 200mg/30mg (1200mg ibuprofen, respectively 180mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) per day.
If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition:
- The active substances are: ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. One film-coated tablet contains ibuprofen 200 mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30 mg.
- The other components are: microcrystalline cellulose nucleus, croscarmellose sodium, polyvidone, calcium phosphate,
magnesium stearate, hypromellose, talc; film- Mastercote Yellow FA 0156 [containing methylated industrial alcohol, purified water,
hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), twilight yellow (E110)]; printing ink- Opacode S-1-277001 Black [containing Shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol]
Presentation:
24 film-coated tablets