Ibuprofen Twelve Plus 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension 100ml

Ibuprofen Twelve Plus 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension 100ml

What is Ibuprofen Twelve Plus 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension?

Ibuprofen Twelve Plus Pain Relief Oral Suspension 200mg/5ml (Double Strength). 

Each 5ml of oral suspension contains 200mg of Ibuprofen.

The active ingredient in this suspension is ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is part of a group of drugs known as NSAIDs, which stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. This means that ibuprofen is a painkiller that can also help to reduce inflammation and swelling and bring down fever or high temperatures.

Ibuprofen can be used to help ease:

• Fever (raised temperature)

• Colds and Flu

• Dental Pain

• Toothache

• Colds and influenza symptoms

• Sore throat

• Headache

• Minor muscular aches and pains

Warnings and Precautions 

DO NOT EXCEED STATED DOSE

DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD

Do not use if you or your child:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients in this suspension

• Are in the last three months of pregnancy

• Have ever had a reaction after taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or any other NSAID medicines, e.g. asthma, runny nose, rash, swelling of face, tongue, lips, or throat

• Are taking any other NSAID painkillers, or aspirin with a daily dose of more than 75mg

• Have or have had stomach ulcers, perforations, or bleeding

• Have severe heart, kidney, or liver failure

• Have a history of stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs

Speak to a GP or Pharmacist before use if you or your child:

• Are taking any other medication whether purchased or prescribed.

• Have or have had high blood pressure, heart problems, or a stroke

• Have a condition which may put you at risk of heart problems, e.g. diabetes, high cholesterol

• Have asthma or any allergic disease of the lungs

• Have or have had liver, kidney, or bowel problems

• Are dehydrated

• Have SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

• Suffer from chronic inflammatory bowel disease, e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis

• Are elderly

• Are a smoker

• Are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breast-feeding

   

Do not use if you or your child is taking:

• Any other Ibuprofen containing medicines

• Serotonin reuptake inhibitors

• Ciclosporin or Tacrolimus

• Diuretics

• Anticoagulants

• high blood pressure

• Lithium

• Methotrexate

• Zidovudine

• Corticosteroids

• Cardiac glycosides

• Mifepristone

• Quinolone antibiotics

Ingredients

The active ingredient is Ibuprofen 

The other ingredients: Read packaging may differ depending on brand being sent

How do I take Ibuprofen Twelve Plus Pain Relief Oral Suspension?

Dosage:

Adults, the elderly and childre and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years:

ONE 5ml-10ml dose up to 3 times a day as required.

Leave AT LEAST an hour between doses.

DO NOT take more than 3 doses in 24 hours

Children and Adolescents aged 12-18 years: 

Do Not take for longer than 3 days unless your doctor tells you to.

Adults (including the elderly):

Do Not take for longer than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.

DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS

What are the side effects of Ibuprofen

Twelve Plus Pain Relief Oral Suspension? 

Side effects that you should report to your childs GP or health care professional as soon as possible are:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

• severe stomach pain

• signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark-brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose

• signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as changes in vision; chest pain; severe, sudden headache; trouble speaking; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg

• unexplained weight gain or swelling

• unusually weak or tired

• yellowing of eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention unless they are persistant:

• bruising

• diarrhea

• dizziness, drowsiness

• headache

• nausea, vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. 

If you have any concerns or queries regarding any side effects this medicine has caused or could cause you can call your GP or our pharmacist.

If you have any severe side effects stop use immediately and seek medical assitance as soon as possible.