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What you need to know before you take this medicine
Do not take this medicine if you:
• are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients (see section 6)
or to aspirin or other painkillers
• have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial
swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
• have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking
NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
• are taking other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)
• are taking more than 75mg of aspirin a day. If you are on low-dose
aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before
you take this medicine
• have severe liver or kidney problems
• have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood
coagulation disorder
• have breathing difficulties
• are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• are under 12 years old.
Check with your pharmacist or your doctor before taking this product
if you:
• have or have had asthma
• have kidney, heart, liver or bowel problems
• have high cholesterol or previously have had a heart attack or stroke
• have a history of gastrointestinal disease (such as ulcerative colitis,
Crohn’s disease)

have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a condition of the immune system
causing joint pain skin changes and other organ disorders)
• are a smoker
• are in the first 6 months of pregnancy.
• have an infection. This medicine may hide signs of infections such as
fever and pain. It is therefore possible that this medicine may delay
appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to an increased risk
of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by
bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take
this medicine while you have an infection and your symptoms of the
infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
Skin reactions
• Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with this
medicine. You should stop taking this medicine and seek medical
attention immediately, if you develop any skin rash, lesion of the
mucous membranes, blisters or other signs of allergy since this can be
the first signs of a very serious skin reaction. See section 4.
Taking other medicines
To reduce the risk of side effects, do not take this medicine with other NSAID
containing products (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen…). If you are on low-dose
aspirin (up to 75mg daily), speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you
take this medicine.
This medicine may affect or be affected by some other medicines. For
example: Avoid taking this product with corticosteroid tablets, quinolone
antibiotics or drugs that are prescribed:
• medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g.
aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine)
• to stimulate your heart (e.g. glycosides),
• medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as
captopril, beta-blockers such as atenolol medicines, angiotensin-II
receptor antagonists such as losartan)
• to help you passing water (diuretics),
• for the temporary suppression of your immune system
(e.g. methotrexate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus)
• for mania or depression (e.g. Lithium or SSRIs)
• for pregnancy termination (e.g. mifepristone)
• for HIV treatment (e.g. zidovudine).

Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the treatment of
this medicine. You should therefore always seek the advice of your
doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine with other
medicines.
Other warnings
• This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which may impair
fertility in women. This is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is
unlikely that this medicine, used occasionally will affect your chances of
becoming pregnant. However, tell your doctor before taking this
medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant.
• Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines such as ibuprofen may be
associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke,
particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the recommended
dose or duration of treatment.
• You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before
taking this medicine if you:
– have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or
if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery
disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked
arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient
ischaemic attack “TIA”).
– have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family
history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.

• There is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated children and
adolescents.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant whilst taking this medicine.
Do not take this medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Avoid the use
of this medicine in the first 6 months of pregnancy, unless the doctor
advises otherwise.
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are
breastfeeding.