NUROFEN Rapid 400 mg Capsules cps mol (blis.) 1x30 pcs

Product name: NUROFEN Rapid 400 mg Capsules cps mol (blis.) 1x30 pcs

NUROFEN Rapid 400 mg 30 softgels

• quick and effective solution to pain and fever
• 1 softgel contains 400 mg of ibuprofen
• for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over

When to take NUROFEN Rapid?

NUROFEN Rapid belongs to the so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which reduce pain and inflammation and reduce fever. NUROFEN Rapid relieves pain twice as fast as ibuprofen in the form of coated tablets, thanks to the pharmaceutical form of soft gelatin capsules.

• Relieves mild to moderate pain such as:
  • headache (including migraine),
  • toothache,
  • pain during menstruation,
  • musculoskeletal pain - back pain, muscle and joint pain, soft tissue injuries (sprains and bruises).
• It reduces fever and relieves pain (head, throat, muscles, joints) in colds, flu and upper respiratory tract infections.

On the doctor's recommendation, the drug is also used in the case of degenerative diseases of the joints (arthrosis) or soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system accompanied by pain, redness, swelling and stiffness of the joints, and in the case of pain in inflamed nerves (neuralgia).

How to take NUROFEN Rapid?

Dosage

• Adults and adolescents older than 12 years weighing ≥ 40 kg:
• The first dose is usually 1 capsule, then 1 capsule is taken at least 4 hours apart if needed.
• No more than 3 capsules should be taken in 24 hours.
• The drug is recommended to be taken for as short a time as possible at the lowest effective dose needed to suppress symptoms.
• If you are an adult, do not take NUROFEN Rapid for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
• If you do not feel better within 3 days (in case of fever) or within 5 days (in case of pain), or if you feel worse, you must contact your doctor.
• If it is necessary to administer this medicine for more than 3 days in adolescents, or if the symptoms of the disease worsen, you need to see a doctor.

Method of use

• The capsules are taken whole, must not be chewed or bitten, and should be washed down with a small amount of water or a soft drink.
• NUROFEN Rapid can be taken independently of food intake. If indigestion occurs during treatment, it is advisable to take the medicine with food.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages during treatment.

Notice

• The drug must not be taken by women in the last 3 months of pregnancy. During the first and second trimesters, the drug should not be given unless clearly necessary.
• During breastfeeding, the drug is not recommended for use, it can be used only for short-term treatment of pain or fever after consulting a doctor.
• In children under 12 years, the drug is contraindicated.
• The drug is contraindicated in patients with severe liver, kidney and heart disease, in patients with peptic ulcer and a history of GIT bleeding.
• The drug contains sorbitol.
• The drug contains the azo dye Ponceau 4R, which can cause an allergic reaction, including an asthma attack.
• Allergic reaction is more common in patients with known hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
• Further specific warnings are given in the PIL (Part 2).

Read the written information for the user carefully before using the medicine.

The drug contains the drug ibuprofen, which belongs to the group of so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It soothes pain, relieves swelling in inflammation and reduces fever. Ibuprofen prevents the production of certain substances (prostaglandins) that are involved in the body's production of pain, inflammation and fever.

Used for:

• for mild to moderate pain, such as headaches including migraines, back pain, menstrual pain, toothache,
• for muscle and joint pain accompanying influenza
• for soft tissue injuries such as contusions and sprains,
• to relieve the symptoms of flu and colds,
• to reduce fever,
• in inflammations of the upper respiratory tract.

For degenerative diseases of the joints or soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system accompanied by pain, redness, swelling and stiffness of the joints and for neuralgia (pain with an inflamed nerve), this medicine should only be taken on the advice of a doctor. More at adc.sk

Dosage and dosage schedules

Adults and adolescents older than 12 years weighing ≥ 40 kg:
The first dose is usually 1 capsule, then 1 capsule is taken at least 4 hours apart if needed. No more than 3 capsules should be taken in 24 hours.
The drug is recommended to be taken for as short a time as possible at the lowest effective dose needed to suppress symptoms.

Adults should not take this medication for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor. If children and adolescents need to take the medicine for more than 3 days or if the symptoms of the disease worsen, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Method of use

The capsules are swallowed whole, not chewed, and washed down with liquid. They can be taken independently of food intake. If indigestion occurs during treatment, it is advisable to take the medicine with food.

Notice

The drug must not be taken by women in the last 3 months of pregnancy. During the first and second trimesters, the drug should not be given unless clearly necessary.
During breastfeeding, the drug is not recommended for use, it can be used only for short-term treatment of pain or fever after consulting a doctor.
In children under 12 years, the drug is contraindicated.
The drug is contraindicated in patients with severe liver, kidney and heart disease, in patients with peptic ulcer and a history of GIT bleeding.
The drug contains sorbitol.
The drug contains the azo dye Ponceau 4R, which can cause an allergic reaction, including an asthma attack. Allergic reaction is more common in patients with known hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid.
It is not advisable to drink alcoholic beverages during treatment.
Further special warnings are given in the SPC (section 4.4).

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