Description
This medicine contains ibuprofen and phenylephrine hydrochloride, which are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion (blocked nose) and lowering of temperature.
- Do not give to children under 12 years
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 10 days.
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to ibuprofen, phenylephrine hydrochloride or any other ingredients of this medicine (see section 6) or to aspirin or other painkillers
- if you have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- if you have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
- if you have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
- if you are taking other NSAID painkillers
- if you are taking more than 75mg of aspirin a day. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine
- if you have severe liver or kidney problems
- if you have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation disorder
- if you have breathing difficulties
- if you have an overactive thyroid
- if you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitor (usually used to treat depression)
- if you have an enlarged prostate
- if you have phaeochromocytoma
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
