Nurofen Meltlets Lemon

Nurofen Meltlets dosage

Before taking Nurofen Meltlets ensure that you have read and understood the full information provided in the Patient Information Leaflet on how to take Nurofen Meltlets.

Nurofen Meltlets is for oral use only and should only be used by children and adults over the age of 12 years.

Children and adults over 12 years old: Take 1 or 2 tablets up to three times a day as required. Place tablets on the tongue, allow it to dissolve and then swallow; no water is required. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years: If the product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.

Adults aged 18 years and over: If the product is required for more than 10 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.

Nurofen Meltlets ingredients

The active ingredients contained in Nurofen Meltlets tablets is/are: Ibuprofen.

Nurofen Meltlets tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

Ethylcellulose(E462), Silicon Dioxide(E551), Hypromellose(E464), Mannitol(E420), Aspartame(E951), Croscarmellose Sodium(E468), Magnesium Stearate(E572), Flavour( lemon flavours, maltodextrin).

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Nurofen Meltlets side effects

As with other medication, Nurofen Meltlets can cause some people to experience unwanted side effects. Please ensure that you have read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for full details of reported side effects.

Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop:

• Signs of intestinal bleeding
• Signs of serious allergic reaction
  

Tell your doctor if you experience:

• fever, flu-like symptoms, spore throat, mouth ulcers, headache, a stiff neck, vomiting, unexpalined bleeding and bruising, severe exhaustion
• indigestion, stomach and abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, if you feel sick, chest pain or fast, irregular heart beat
• liver and kidney problems associated with swelling in your arms and legs

Medicines such as Nurofen Meltlets may be associated with a small increase of heart attack or stroke. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in the leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Nurofen Meltlets warnings

Before taking Nurofen Meltlets please take the time to read and understand the warnings and precautions detailed in the Patient Information Leaflet.

You should not take Nurofen Meltlets if any of the following apply to you:

• Have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
• Are allergic to ibuprofen (or anything else in this medicine), aspirin or other related painkillers
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg

You should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking Nurofen Meltlets if any of the following apply to you:

• Have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems or are dehydrated
• Are a smoker
• Are pregnant

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