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What you need to know before you take Ibuprofen Tablets

DO NOT take Ibuprofen Tablets if you: • are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or any other painkillers, or to any of the other ingredients contained in these tablets (listed in section 6 and end of section 2) • have or ever had stomach ulcers, bleeding or perforation or experienced any of these symptoms in the past while taking NSAIDs • are taking other NSAIDs, painkillers or aspirin with a daily dose above 75 mg • suffer from severe liver, kidney or heart problems • are in the last three months of pregnancy (see “Pregnancy and breast-feeding) • have taken mifepristone in the last 12 days (see “Other medicines and Ibuprofen Tablets”). Warnings and precautions Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines like 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. Please add following line hereThere is a risk of renal impairment in dehydrated adolescents. You should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ibuprofen tablets 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 of 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. • have asthma, breathing difficulty or suffer from allergies • suffer from liver, kidney or bowel problems • suffer from certain rheumatic conditions (such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or mixed collagenosis) • have had a stomach or duodenal ulcer • have had ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease • are in the first six months of pregnancy • are having problems becoming pregnant • are elderly, as you might be at higher risk of developing side effects. • have been told that you have an intolerance to some sugars as this medicine contains lactose (see “Ibuprofen Tablets contain lactose”). Use in children This medicine is NOT recommended for children under 12 years of age (see section 3). Other medicines and Ibuprofen Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Ibuprofen may affect or be affected by some other medicines. For example: • water pills (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene) • medicines that are anti-coagulants (i.e. thin blood/prevent clotting e.g. aspirin/acetyl salicylic acid, warfarin, ticlopidine) • medicines that reduce high blood pressure (ACE-inhibitors such as captopril, beta- blockers such as atenolol medicines, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists such as losartan) • cardiac glycosides such as digoxin (a heart medicine) • methotrexate used to treat arthritis and certain forms of cancer • lithium used to treat depression • corticosteroids (an anti-inflammatory drug) • zidovudine (an anti-viral drug) • tacrolimus and ciclosporin (used to dampen down you immune response) • quinolone antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin) • mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy). DO NOT take Ibuprofen Tablets if you have taken mifepristone in the last 12 days • cox-2 inhibitors e.g. celecoxib • sulphonylureas such as glibenclamide (used to treat diabetes) • anti-platelet agents and selective serotinin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (used to for treatment of depression) • aminoglycosides (a type of antibiotic) • ginkgo biloba herbal medicine (there is a chance you may bleed more easily if you are taking this with ibuprofen) • voriconazole or fluconazole (type of anti-fungal drugs) • cholestyramine (a drug used to lower cholesterol). Some other medicines may also affect or be affected by the treatment of Ibuprofen. You should therefore always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before you use Ibuprofen with other medicines. Ibuprofen Tablets with food and drink The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water. Take with or after food to reduce the possibility of side effects (see section 3). Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • DO NOT use Ibuprofen Tablets in the last three months of pregnancy. Artwork Same Size Size : 280 x 240 mm Kaypee Design (kaypeedesign@gmail.com) 08 07 15 / 13 11 15 Black X150XXXX Barcode A/s: Barcode X150XXXX Pharmacode position may change as per Supplier’s m/c requirement & additional small pharma code may appear on the front / back panel • Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ibuprofen Tablets if you are in the first six months of pregnancy, are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed. Driving and using machines These tablets do not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. Ibuprofen Tablets contain lactose If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.