Description

What is Nurofen Cold & Flu and What is it Used For?

Nurofen Cold & Flu Relief is a medication containing ibuprofen and phenylephrine hydrochloride. These active ingredients are effective in alleviating symptoms associated with colds and flu, including aches and pains, sore throats, headaches, nasal congestion (blocked nose), and lowering of temperature. Ibuprofen belongs to the group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which is effective against pain, swelling, and fever. Phenylephrine hydrochloride acts as a nasal decongestant, reducing nasal congestion and relieving associated pressure headaches.

For more information on the common cold, please refer to the Common Cold resource.

Before Using Nurofen Cold & Flu

Do not take Nurofen Cold & Flu if you:

• Are allergic to ibuprofen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, or any other ingredients in the medicine, including aspirin or other painkillers.
• Have had a stomach ulcer, perforation, bleeding, worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose, or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or similar medicines.
• Have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs.
• Are taking other NSAID painkillers or more than 75mg of aspirin a day.
• Have severe liver or kidney problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, blood coagulation disorder, breathing difficulties, or an overactive thyroid.
• Are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or are under 12 years old.
• Have an enlarged prostate.

How to Take Nurofen Cold & Flu

Nurofen Cold & Flu tablets should be taken with water and swallowed whole. Ensure adequate fluid intake when suffering from colds and flu.

• Adults, the elderly, and children over 12 years: Take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary. Do not exceed 10 days of use. Take two tablets up to 3 times a day, with at least four hours between doses. Do not exceed 6 tablets in any 24-hour period. Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Ingredients

Nurofen Cold & Flu tablets contain the following active ingredients:

• Ibuprofen (200mg)
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride (5mg)

Other ingredients include cellulose, sodium starch glycoate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, talc, Mastercote yellow (contains Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose (E464), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Quinoline Aluminium Lake (E104), and Sunset Yellow Aluminium Lake (E110)), and black printing ink (contains shellac, iron oxide black (E172), and propylene glycol).