Nurofen Back Pain Relief – 24 x 300mg Capsules

What is Nurofen Back Pain?
Nurofen Back Pain are painkillers that help to ease a backache and pain. These sustained release capsules help to ease back pain, muscular pain and rheumatic pain throughout the day, so you can go through your day without having to worry about a backache.
 
What causes back pain?
Identifying the cause of back pain is not always straightforward, but is rarely anything serious. Most back pain is known as non-specific (no obvious cause) or mechanical (pain originates from the joints, bones or soft tissues in and around the spine).
 
Features of this type of back pain

Tends to get better or worse depending on your position
Often feels worse when moving
Pain can appear gradually or suddenly
Can be a result of poor posture or lifting something awkwardly, but often happens for no apparent reason
May be caused by a minor injury such as a sprain (pulled ligament) or strain (pulled muscle)
Can be associated with stress or feeling run down
Will usually start to get better within a few weeks

 
Some conditions can frequently cause back pain.

A slipped disk – A disc of cartilage in the spine pressing on a nerve
Sciatica – Irritation of the nerve that runs from the lower back to the feet
Ankylosing spondylitis – Swelling of the joints in the spine
Spondylolisthesis – A bone in the spine slipping out of position

 
How will this product ease my back pain?
Nurofen Back Pain contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a popular over the counter painkiller that many people use to manage everyday aches and pains. Ibuprofen is a part of a group of medicines known as NSAIDs, or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. This means that Ibuprofen can help to ease swelling and inflammation as well as pain. This product has been specifically designed to give lasting relief by reducing inflammation and ease symptoms for over 12 hours by slowly releasing the ibuprofen.
 
How to take Nurofen Back Pain
Take 1 – 2 Nurofen Back Pain capsules with water up to twice a day, as required. Be sure to leave at least 8 hours between each dose and do not take more than 4 capsules in any 24-hour period. Do not take this product for more than 10 days.
 
When should Nurofen Back Pain not be used?
Nurofen Back Pain is not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. Do not use this product if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or any other painkillers, or any of the other listed ingredients. Do not take this product if you:

Have or have had more than 2 episodes of a stomach ulcer, perforation, or bleeding
Have ever had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose, or facial swelling when taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines
Have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs
Are taking any other NSAIDs or more than 75mg of aspirin a day
Have severe liver or kidney problems
Have heart problems, high blood pressure, or blood coagulation disorder
Have breathing difficulties
Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy

Speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using Nurofen Back Pain if you:

Have or have had asthma
Have kidney, heart, liver, or bowel problems
Have high cholesterol or previously have had a heart attack or stroke
Have a history of gastrointestinal disease, e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
Have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Are a smoker
Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy

Nurofen Back Pain should not be taken at the same time as some other medicines, for a list of which medicines should not be taken alongside this product please read the patient information leaflet.
 
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medicines, Nurofen Back Pain can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. These side effects include:

Signs of intestinal bleeding, e.g. bright red stools, black tarry stools, vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
Signs of severe allergic reaction, e.g. difficulties in breathing, unexplained wheezing, dizziness, faster heartbeat, severe skin reaction such as rashes or itchiness, swelling of the face or throat
Signs of kidney problems, e.g. passing less or more urine, cloudy urine, blood in urine, pain in the back, swelling (particularly in the legs)
Signs of aseptic meningitis, e.g. neck stiffness, headache, feeling sick, being sick, fever, disorientation. Patients with autoimmune disorders may be more likely to be affected.
A severe skin reaction known as DRESS, showing symptoms such as skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph nodes, increase in a kind of white blood cells called eosinophils
Indigestion, heartburn, or feeling sick
Pains in your stomach or any other abnormal stomach problems
Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching, peeling
Headaches
Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting
Signs of blood disorder, e.g. unexplained or unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms, severe exhaustion
Drop in blood pressure, irregular heartbeat
Liver problems
Worsening of asthma or bronchospasm
Swelling (oedema), high blood pressure, heart failure or attack
Worsening of colitis and Crohn’s disease

 
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist straight away. You can also report any side effect that you discover using the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. To do this, visit the Yellow Card website. 
 
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
 
Helpful Advice on Medication Restrictions & Addiction
For further information on our medication restrictions policy, please click here.
If you are concerned about an addiction to ‘over the counter’ medication, we urge you to visit the below links for professional help and advice:

      NHS Help & Advice on Drug Addiction
      Talk To Frank – Drug Addiction Help & Support