Ibuprofen / Caffeine 400 mg, 65 mg tablets
What Ibuprofen / Caffeine is and what it is used for:
- The combination Ibuprofen / Caffeine is used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, toothache, muscle pain, back pain, joint pain and menstrual pain.
Do not take Ibuprofen / Caffeine:
- If you’re allergic to Ibuprofen or any other component of this medicine.
- If you’ve had allergic reactions to Acetylsalicylic acid or other anti-inflammatory painkillers.
- If you previously suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding following the use of non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs.
- If you are suffering from an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach or small intestines or had at least two episodes in the past.
- If you suffer from severe liver, kidney or heart problems.
- If you are severely dehydrated.
- If you have any active bleeding.
- If you have conditions that increase the risk of bleeding.
- If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:
- If you have chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, or others.
- If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- If you have problems with your blood cells.
- If you have blood clotting problems.
- If you have a high blood pressure or heart problems.
- If you have liver or kidney problems.
- If you have asthma or other conditions where it is difficult to breathe.
- Ibuprofen and other similar medicines may cause ulcers, perforation and bleeding in the stomach or intestines. These can be serious.
- Ibuprofen and other similar medicines are associated with a small increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, particularly when used in high doses for a long period of time.
Possible side effects
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious side effects:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers
- Kidney problems
- Severe skin reactions
Other medicines and Ibuprofen / Caffeine
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
Ibuprofen interacts with a lot of medicines including:
- Other NSAIDs.
- Anticoagulants and anti-platelets.
- Diuretics.
- Lithium.
- Digoxin.
- Steroids.
- Methotrexate.
- Immunosuppressant medications.
- Some antibiotics.
- Medicines used for depression.
- Sulfonylureas.
- Fluconazole and Voriconazole.
- Some anti-viral medications.
- Gingko biloba (herbal product).
How to take Ibuprofen / Caffeine:
- This medicine is for adults and adolescents (12 years and older).
- Take as indicated by your doctor.
- Take with or right after a meal.
- The usual recommended dose is one tablet 3 times a day.
How to store Ibuprofen / Caffeine:
- Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.
- The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
