PRODUCT DETAIL

Composition

Each capsule contains:

• Ibuprofen 200 mg

It is a soft liquid-filled capsule (LiquiCap) designed to release ibuprofen quickly in the stomach for faster pain relief.

Excipients (inactive ingredients) may include:

• Gelatin (capsule shell)
• Sorbitol
• Potassium compounds
• Colouring agents (varies by brand batch)

Uses / Indications

Used for fast relief of pain, inflammation, and fever, including:

• Headache and migraine
• Period pain
• Toothache
• Back and muscle pain
• Joint pain (sprains, strains)
• Cold and flu aches and fever

“Express” means it is designed to act faster than standard ibuprofen tablets.

Direction of Use

• Adults and children 12 years and over
• Usual dose:
• 1–2 capsules every 4–6 hours as needed
• Maximum:
• 6 capsules (1200 mg ibuprofen) in 24 hours
• Take with water
• Do not chew capsules
• Short-term use only (a few days unless advised)

Side Effects

Common:

• Stomach upset / heartburn
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Mild diarrhoea or bloating

Less common but important:

• Stomach ulcers or bleeding
• Increased blood pressure
• Fluid retention (swelling)
• Kidney strain (especially if dehydrated)
• Worsening asthma in sensitive people

Warnings / Precautions

• Take with food to protect stomach
• Avoid if you have:
• stomach ulcer or bleeding history
• severe kidney, liver, or heart disease
• NSAID allergy or aspirin-sensitive asthma
• Do NOT combine with:
• other NSAIDs (e.g. diclofenac, aspirin high dose)
• Avoid alcohol (increases stomach bleeding risk)
• Use caution if:
• dehydrated
• elderly
• high blood pressure or heart disease

Drug Interactions

• Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) → bleeding risk
• Other NSAIDs → overdose risk
• Blood pressure medicines → reduced effect
• Diuretics → kidney stress
• Steroids / SSRIs → increased stomach bleeding risk
• Alcohol → increased GI irritation

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to ibuprofen or NSAIDs
• Active or history of stomach ulcer/bleeding
• Severe heart, kidney, or liver disease
• Last trimester of pregnancy