Easofen Max Strength Tablets contain the active substance ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). These medicines reduce pain and inflammation. Easofen Max Strength is used for the relief of muscular pain, backache, dental pain and period pain.
Suitable for
Adults and adolescents (over 12 years of age).
Directions for use
The recommended dose is 1 tablet at first and then if necessary 1 tablet every four to six hours. Do not exceed 3 tablets in any 24 hour period.
If in adolescents this medicinal product is required for more than 3 days, or if symptoms worsen a doctor should be consulted.
Warning
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Easofen Max Strength Tablets
- if you have had an ulcer or some other problem affecting your stomach or intestines in the past
- if you have stomach or intestinal problems (such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis)
- if you have previously experienced stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs
- if you have asthma or wheezing attacks (or if you have had asthma in the past)
- if you have any liver or kidney problems
- if you have a bleeding disorder
- if you have a head injury, unexplained bleeding or raised intracranial pressure
- if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, have a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.
- if you have heart problems including heart failure, angina (chest pain), or if you have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in the legs or feet due to narrow or blocked arteries), or any kind of stroke (including ‘mini-stroke’ or transient ischaemic attack ‘TIA’)
- if you are receiving regular treatment from your doctor
- if you suffer from a connective tissue disease such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (Lupus)
- if you have chicken pox as it is advisable to avoid the use of Easofen Max Strength 400mg tablets.
Do not use
- if you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients in this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you previously suffered an allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, runny nose or wheezing/breathlessness, swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat) after taking aspirin or any other NSAIDs
- if you have (or have had two or more episodes of) a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- if you have ever had stomach bleeding or perforation after taking ibuprofen, aspirin, or any other NSAIDs
- suffer from severe heart failure (the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood around the body)
- if you have severe liver or kidney problems
- if you are in the last three months of pregnancy
- if you are already taking another NSAID
- if you are under 12 years of age
Contains
The active substance is ibuprofen.
Each film-coated tablet contains 400mg of ibuprofen.
