Nurofen Durance Ibuprofen 200mg Medicated Plaster 4's

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The active substance is ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which work by changing how the body responds to pain, swelling and high temperature. The medicated plaster locally delivers ibuprofen continuously at the site of pain over 24 hours of application.

Nurofen Durance is indicated for the short-term treatment of local pain in acute muscular strains, or sprains in benign traumas close to the joint of the upper or lower limb in adults and adolescents aged 16 and older.

Storage Information

• Do not store above 30 °C.
• Store in the original pack to protect from light.
• Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children

Contains

• The active substance is ibuprofen. One medicated plaster contains 200mg of ibuprofen.
• The other ingredients are: Adhesive layer: Macrogol 400, Macrogol 20000, Levo-Menthol, Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer, Polyisobutylene, Hydrogenated Rosin Glycerol Ether, Liquid Paraffin, Backing Layer: Woven Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Release liner: Silicone coated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).

Dosage

• For cutaneous use on intact skin.
• Carefully wash and dry the area to be treated before applying the plaster.
• One dose is equal to one medicated plaster. The maximum dose for a single 24 hour period is one medicated plaster.
• Method of application: 1) To remove a medicated plaster, tear or cut along h dotted line on the sachet. 2) Remove the plastic marked (A) and place the adhesive strip over the middle of the pain area. 3) Remove plastic film marked (B) and stretching slightly, smooth this part of the medicated plaster onto your skin. 4) Remove plastic film marked (C). 5) Stretching slightly, smooth the rest of medicated plaster onto your skin.

Do not take Nurofen Durance 200mg, Medicated Plaster if:

• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen, other NSAIDs, aspirin, or any of the ingredients listed above.
• Have had a previous allergic reaction after taking Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSDIDs) or aspirin: such as asthma, wheezing, itching, runny nose, skin rashes, swelling
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• Do not use on injured skin (such as skin abrasions, cuts, burns), infected skin, skin affected by exudative dermatitis or eczema , eyes, lips or mucosa.

Warning

• Do not exceed the stated dose.
• Do not use in children or adolescents under 16 years of age.
• For cutaneous use on intact skin.
• Please consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, asthmatic, taking any other medicine or receiving regular treatment.
• If there is no improvement, during the recommended duration of treatment or a worsening of symptoms, a healthcare professional should be consulted.
• Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use.