Nurofen Express Maximum Strength 400mg Tablets are fast-absorbing ibuprofen tablets for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain and fever. Each tablet provides the full 400mg dose of ibuprofen, supplied as sodium ibuprofen dihydrate, in a quickly absorbed formulation designed for fast pain relief. Suitable for adults and children over 12 years.
Key Benefits
- 400mg ibuprofen per tablet — full dose in one tablet
- Quickly absorbed formulation for fast pain relief
- Relieves headaches and dental pain
- Relieves period pain
- Helps with muscular pain and backache
- Relieves cold and flu aches
- Reduces fever
- Only one tablet per dose
- Suitable for adults and children over 12 years
- 24 coated tablets per pack
Key Ingredient
Ibuprofen 400mg (as sodium ibuprofen dihydrate) – A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The sodium ibuprofen dihydrate form is designed for faster absorption compared with standard ibuprofen tablets.
How to Use
- Swallow 1 tablet (400mg) with water.
- Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 tablet per dose. If necessary, take another single tablet every 4 hours.
- Do not take more than 1 tablet at a time.
- Do not exceed 3 tablets (1200mg) in any 24-hour period.
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest period necessary.
- Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Suitable For
Suitable for adults and children over 12 years for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain and fever, including headache, dental pain, period pain, muscular pain, backache and cold and flu aches.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 24 tablets
- Active ingredient: Ibuprofen 400mg per tablet (as sodium ibuprofen dihydrate)
- Dosage form: Coated tablet
- Suitable age: Over 12 years
- Irish licence: PA0979/032/011
- Licence holder: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Limited
- Supply status: Non-prescription, pharmacy only
Patient Information Leaflet
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Important Information
- Do not take if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or another NSAID.
- Do not take if you have or previously had certain stomach ulcers, perforation or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Extra caution is required with some heart, liver and kidney conditions — seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before use.
- Do not take during the last three months of pregnancy.
- Do not take more than 1 tablet at a time or more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest period necessary.
- Not suitable for children under 12 years.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.