Brupro Cold & Flu is a dual-action cold and flu medicine containing Ibuprofen 200mg and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg per tablet. It is indicated for the symptomatic relief of nasal or sinus congestion accompanied by headache, fever and pain associated with the common cold and flu.
Ibuprofen provides pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing action, while pseudoephedrine acts as a nasal decongestant, constricting swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages to help relieve a blocked nose and sinus congestion. Suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.
Key Benefits
- Dual-action cold & flu relief
- Contains Ibuprofen 200mg per tablet
- Contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg per tablet
- Helps relieve a blocked or congested nose
- Helps relieve sinus congestion
- Provides relief from headaches associated with colds and flu
- Helps reduce fever and high temperature
- Relieves associated aches and pains
- Combines an NSAID pain reliever with a decongestant
- Suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 years+
- Convenient film-coated tablets — pack of 24
Key Ingredients
- Ibuprofen 200mg – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps reduce pain, inflammation and high temperature associated with cold and flu symptoms.
- Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg – A vasoconstrictor decongestant that acts on blood vessels within the nose, helping reduce swelling and relieve nasal and sinus congestion.
How to Use
Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over:
- Take 1 tablet every 6 hours if necessary.
- For more intense symptoms, take 2 tablets every 6 hours if necessary.
- Maximum dose: 6 tablets in any 24-hour period (equivalent to 1200mg ibuprofen and 180mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride daily).
Swallow the tablets with water. If you have a sensitive stomach, take with food. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms.
Ingredients
Each film-coated tablet contains: Ibuprofen 200mg, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, croscarmellose sodium, maize starch, colloidal anhydrous silica and magnesium stearate. Tablet coating: hypromellose, macrogol 400, talc, titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxide yellow (E172).
Always check the current packaging and Patient Information Leaflet for the most up-to-date ingredient information.
Patient Information leaflet
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Suitable For
Suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over requiring short-term symptomatic relief from nasal congestion, sinus congestion, headache, fever and pain associated with colds and flu. Particularly appropriate when nasal or sinus congestion occurs together with headache, fever or pain.
Pack Information
- Product: Brupro Cold & Flu
- Pack size: 24 film-coated tablets
- Strength: 200mg/30mg
- Active ingredients: Ibuprofen & Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
- Dosage form: Film-coated tablet (yellow & round)
- Suitable age: 12 years+
- Product type: Cold & flu analgesic/decongestant
- Legal status: Non-prescription, pharmacy-only medicine in Ireland
- Irish licence: PA0074/067/006
- Marketing Authorisation Holder: Rowa Pharmaceuticals Limited, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
Warnings
- Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
- Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, aspirin, other NSAIDs or any of the ingredients.
- Do not combine with other ibuprofen-containing medicines, other NSAIDs or other decongestants unless appropriately advised.
- Particular caution required in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, hyperthyroidism or blood-clotting disorders.
- Pseudoephedrine may cause difficulty sleeping, restlessness, increased heart rate or increased blood pressure in susceptible individuals.
- Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal adverse effects including stomach irritation, ulceration and bleeding, particularly in susceptible patients.
- Do not use during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Check with a doctor or pharmacist regarding use earlier in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.