Introduction Nurofen® is a drug containing the active ingredient ibuprofen. Nurofen® is available in pharmacies without a prescription and is mainly used to treat pain and inflammation. Nurofen® is often used for mild to moderate pain (toothache, headaches, menstrual cramps) and can also be used to reduce fever. For mild to moderate migraine attacks with … Nurofen®
Use during pregnancy and for children In the first six months of pregnancy the risk of malformations caused by Nurofen® is low. Pregnant women should only take Nurofen® after a careful risk-benefit assessment by their doctor. In the first two thirds of a pregnancy, ibuprofen is one of the drugs of choice for pain and … Use during pregnancy and for children | Nurofen®
Side effects The most common side effects of Nurofen® are gastrointestinal complaints (abdominal pain, heartburn, constipation, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, flatulence) and slight bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The development of a gastrointestinal ulcer is also one of the undesirable side effects of Nurofen®. This complication depends on the dose and duration of use and … Side effects | Nurofen®
