How to take it

THE MEDICINE Age Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years

Dose and how often to take Take 1 to 2 tablets up to 3 times a day, as required. Swallow tablets with a glass of water preferably with or after food. Do not take more often than every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

• This medicine is for short-term use only
• Take the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms. In Adults: Do not take Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you do not get better or get worse, or if new symptoms occur. In Children and Adolescents between 12 and 18 years: If in children and adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted. Do not give to children under 12 years.

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IBUPROFEN 200MG TABLETS

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If you have an infection, consult a doctor without delay if symptoms (such as fever and pain) persist or worsen (see section 2). If you take more Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets than you should: If you have taken more tablets than you should, or if children have taken this medicine by accident always contact a doctor or nearest hospital to get an opinion of the risk and advice on action to be taken. The symptoms can include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (may be blood streaked), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion and shaky eye movement. At high doses, drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, convulsions (mainly in children), weakness and dizziness, blood in urine, cold body feeling, and breathing problems have been reported.

Possible side effects

Most people take Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets without any problems, but it can have side effects, like all medicines. To reduce the chance of side effects, especially if you are elderly, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. If you get any of the following at any time during your treatment STOP TAKING, and get medical help straight away: Allergic reactions: The following reactions may mean you are having an allergic reaction to this medicine:

• asthma, worsening of asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat (causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing)
• rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, collapse
• also, there may be skin reaction (including hives, rash and itching) – very rarely these can be severe with blistering and peeling skin
• chest pain, which can be a sign of a potentially serious allergic reaction called Kounis syndrome. Skin problems:
• reddish non-elevated, target-like or circular patches on the trunk, often with central blisters, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes. These serious skin rashes can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms [exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis]
• widespread rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome)
• a red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever. The symptoms usually appear at the initiation of treatment (acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis)
• skin becomes sensitive to light – frequency unknown. Stomach and bowel problems including:
• indigestion or heartburn
• pains in your stomach (abdomen) or other abnormal stomach problems
• pass blood in your stools or motions
• pass black tarry stools or motions

• vomit any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
• worsening of bowel problems (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease). Blood disorders which can cause:
• unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding
• sore throat or mouth ulcers
• fever (high temperature)
• extreme paleness or weakness and exhaustion Heart and circulation effects: Medicines such as Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction), high blood pressure, heart failure, swelling due to fluid build-up (oedema) or stroke. Other side effects that may occur include: Other stomach and intestine effects including: diarrhoea, flatulence, constipation and vomiting. Liver problems that might be indicated by yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) and/or pale coloured stools and dark urine. Kidney problems that might be indicated by passing less or more urine than normal, cloudy urine, blood in the urine, pain in the back and/or swelling (particularly of the legs) – very rarely kidney failure. Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets, especially when taken at higher than recommended doses or for a prolonged period of time, can cause damage to your kidneys and affect them removing acids properly from your blood into the urine (renal tubular acidosis). It can also cause very low levels of potassium in your blood (see section 2). This is a very serious condition and will require immediate treatment. Signs and symptoms include muscle weakness and light-headedness. Nervous system problems including headache and aseptic meningitis (which can have symptoms such as severe headache, stiff neck, disorientation, fever and eye sensitivity to light in those with existing auto-immune disorders such as lupus). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5. STORING THE MEDICINE Do not use after the expiry date shown on the pack. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container. Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What is in this medicine: The active ingredient is: Ibuprofen 200mg per coated tablet. The other ingredients are: Lactose, Maize Starch, Hypromellose, Sodium Starch Glycollate, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide (E171) and Carnauba Wax. What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets are white, circular, sugar-coated tablets with no markings. This pack contains 16 tablets. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Galpharm Healthcare Ltd., Wrafton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, United Kingdom. Manufacturer: Omega Pharma Ltd, DMC 02, County Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AG, United Kingdom. Distributed by: The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA Text revised: October 2024. Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets Reference number: 16028/0028 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

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