{"product_id":"nurofen-express-256mg-sodium-ibuprofen-tablets-16-tablets","title":"Nurofen Express 256mg Sodium Ibuprofen Tablets - 16 Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNurofen Express 256mg Tablets contain sodium ibuprofen for short-term relief of fever and mild to moderate pain such as headache, migraine, period pain and dental pain, in a 16-tablet pack sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium ibuprofen 256mg per tablet (equivalent to 200mg ibuprofen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 tablets in 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLegal category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGSL medicine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults and children aged 12 and over who need short-term relief from headache, migraine, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, or rheumatic and muscular pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief of fever and of cold and flu symptoms, including sore throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other painkillers, have or have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding, have severe liver, kidney or heart problems, or are in the last 3 months of pregnancy; not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults, the elderly and children aged 12 to 18: take 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave at least four hours between doses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not give to children under 12 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren aged 12 to 18 should see a doctor if the medicine is needed for more than 3 days or symptoms worsen. Adults should not take it for longer than 10 days unless a doctor advises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many tablets can I take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 1 or 2 tablets up to three times a day, at least four hours apart, and no more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho can take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults, the elderly and children aged 12 and over. Do not give it to children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it while pregnant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not take it in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Earlier in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, speak to your doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between sodium ibuprofen 256mg and ibuprofen 200mg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains 256mg of sodium ibuprofen, which provides 200mg of ibuprofen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain sugar or salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each tablet contains sucrose and 25.72mg of sodium, so check with your doctor if you have a sugar intolerance or are on a low-salt diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSafety and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card scheme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop taking it and get medical help straight away if you notice signs of an allergic reaction or of stomach or gut bleeding, such as black tarry stools or vomiting blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the stated dose or duration. Taking more than recommended, or for longer, risks serious harm to the stomach, gut and kidneys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck with your pharmacist first if you have asthma, heart, kidney, liver or bowel problems, high blood pressure, or take other medicines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the original pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the reach and sight of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many tablets can I take?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Take 1 or 2 tablets up to three times a day, at least four hours apart, and no more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who can take it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 and over. 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