Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets contain 400mg of the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents which reduce pain, fever, and inflammation.
Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablets are used for the relief of rheumatic, muscular, dental and period pains and pain in backache, neuralgia, migraine and headache, and for the symptomatic relief of colds, flu and feverishness
Before taking Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets
Do not take if you…
- are allergic to ibuprofen or to any other ingredient in this product, aspirin or other related painkillers
- have (or have had 2 or more episodes) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
- are taking aspirin at doses of above 75mg daily. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take these tablets.
- are taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as these may increase the risk of side effects.
- suffer from severe heart, kidney or liver failure
- are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Talk to your pharmacist if you…
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- are elderly.
- suffer or have suffered from asthma or allergic disease e.g. hayfever
- suffer from a mixed connective tissue disease e.g. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
- have liver or kidney problems.
- have heart problems, previous stroke or think you might be at risk for these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or are a smoker).
- Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets belong to a group of medicines which may impair fertility in women. This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine. It is unlikely that Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets, used occasionally, will affect your chances of becoming pregnant, however, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you have problems becoming pregnant
- suffer from stomach or bowel problems, e.g. stomach ulcers or bleeding, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- have an infection. This medicine may hide signs of infections such as fever and pain. It is, therefore, possible that this medicine may delay appropriate treatment of infection, which may lead to an increased risk of complications. This has been observed in pneumonia caused by bacteria and bacterial skin infections related to chickenpox. If you take this medicine while you have an infection and your symptoms of the infection persist or worsen, consult a doctor without delay.
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