Boots Ibuprofen Long Lasting 200 mg Capsules
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take
it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Ibuprofen which belongs to a group called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines,
which act to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
The Ibuprofen in the capsule is released slowly over 12 hours. It can be used to relieve headaches,
rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, migraine, period pain, dental pain and neuralgia. It can also be used
to reduce fever and relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. However, some people should not
take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you have a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach, or have had one in the
past (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 have had perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medicine
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 75 mg, or other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medicines
If you have severe heart, kidney or liver failure
If you are pregnant
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have asthma, a history of asthma or other allergic disease, stomach or bowel
problems - If you have other kidney or liver problems
- If you are elderly – you may get more side effects
- If you are taking any other painkillers or receiving regular treatment from your doctor
- If you have had a stroke, or have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol,
or you smoke – see ‘Risk of heart attack or stroke’
Other important information
Risk of heat attack or stroke: Ibuprofen may increase the risk if you take large amounts for a long
time. The risk is small. Take the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to reduce this risk.
Breastfeeding: You can use this medicine.
Women of childbearing age: If you take this medicine, it may reduce your ability to become pregnant.
This effect will be reversed when you stop the medicine.
If you take other medicines
Before you take these capsules, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might
be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Aspirin 75 mg (to prevent heart attacks and strokes) – the protection may be reduced when you take
ibuprofen - Other pain killers
- Tablets to thin your blood (e.g. warfarin)
- Mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy) – do not take ibuprofen if you have taken mifepristone
in the last 12 days - Water tablets (diuretics), medicines to treat high blood pressure, medicines for heart
problems - Corticosteroids, lithium, methotrexate, zidovudine
- Quinolone antibiotics (for infections)
- Medicines for depression
- Ciclosporin or tacrolimus (given after transplant surgery, or for psoriasis or
rheumatism)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes
medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and
homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that capsule.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take two capsules morning and evening, if you need to. Don’t take more than 4 capsules in 24 hours.
Take the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve your symptoms.
Swallow each capsule whole with water.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If your symptoms worsen at any time, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If your symptoms do not go away within 10 days, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If you take too many capsules: Talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine and this leaflet
with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you are elderly you may be more likely to have some of these side effects.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the capsules. See a doctor at once:
- You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools
- Stomach problems including pain, indigestion or heartburn
- Allergic reactions such as skin rash (which can sometimes be severe and include peeling and
blistering of the skin), swelling of the face, neck or throat, worsening of asthma, difficulty in
breathing
These other effects are less serious.
If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Kidney problems, which may lead to kidney failure
- Feeling sick or being sick
- Headache, hearing problems
- Fluid retention, which may cause swelling of the limbs
- Rarely, liver problems, diarrhoea, wind, constipation, worsening of colitis or Crohn’s disease,
meningitis (e.g. stiff neck, fever and disorientation) - Very rarely, tiredness or severe exhaustion, changes in the blood which may cause unusual bruising
and an increase in the number of infections that you get (e.g. sore throats, mouth ulcers, flu-like
symptoms) - A small increased risk of heart attack or stroke if you take large amounts for a long
time
If any side effect becomes severe, or if you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your
pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Store below 25°C.
Store in the original package.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked
cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each modified release hard capsule contains Ibuprofen 200 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the capsules also contain microcrystalline cellulose, Eudragit NE 30D,
hypromellose, talc, colloidal silicon dioxide. The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171),
patent blue V (E131), erythrosine (E127).
The pack contains 8 or 16 pale blue and clear coloured capsules, containing white beads.
Who makes this medicine
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Leaflet prepared July 2009
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