Do not use Nurofen 12 Hour if:
• You are allergic to any medicines containing Ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDS or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
- shortness of breath;
- wheezing or difficulty breathing;
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; and
- rash, itching or hives on the skin.
• You have any of the following conditions:
- liver or kidney disease;
- heart problems;
- asthma that is sensitive to aspirin or NSAIDs;
- a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer or if you have had either of these conditions or gastric bleeding or other gastrointestinal diseases in the past.
• If you are taking more than 75mg of aspirin a day.
If you are on low-dose (up to 75mg daily) speak to your pharmacist before taking this medicine.
• In the last three months of pregnancy. It may affect the baby and also delay labour and birth.
• For children under 12 years of age.
• After the expiry date printed on the pack or if the package is torn or shows signs of tampering. If this medicine has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
• have or have had any other medical conditions
- asthma;
- stomach or duodenal ulcer;
- signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as vomiting blood or bleeding from the back passage (rectum);
- liver or kidney disease;
- heart problems.
• take any medicines for any other condition
• if you are over 65 years of age.
Taking this medicine may increase the risk of you getting stomach, heart or kidney problems.
• have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
• are not sure whether you should start taking Nurofen 12 Hour
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Nurofen 12 Hour may affect your developing baby. Your pharmacist or doctor will discuss the benefits and possible risks of taking it during pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
This medicine may be taken by breastfeeding mothers; however small amounts of ibuprofen pass into the breast milk.
Store it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C away from moisture, heat or sunlight