What are Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets?

Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets contain 400mg of the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents which reduce pain, fever and inflammation.

Cuprofen Maximum Strength tablets are used for the relief of rheumatic, muscular, dental and period pains and pain in backache, neuralgia, migraine and headache, and for the symptomatic relief of colds, flu and feverishness.

How to take Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets

For oral use. This product is intended for short term use only. You should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after three days for children and adolescents between 12 and 18 years and after ten days for adults.

For adults and children & adolescents between 12 and 18 years:

• Take one tablet with water up to three times a day as required.

• To be taken preferably with food.

• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

• Do not take more than three tablets in any 24 hours.

• Do not exceed the stated dose.

Children under 12 years:

• Not suitable for children under 12 years.

If you have taken more medicine than you should, or if children have taken this medicine by accident, always contact a doctor or the nearest hospital to get an opinion of the risk and advice on action to be taken.

The symptoms can include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting (may be blood-streaked), headache, ringing in the ears, confusion and shaky eye movement. At high doses, drowsiness, chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness, convulsions (mainly in children), weakness and dizziness, blood in urine, cold body feeling, and breathing problems have been reported.