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Nurofen products (with the exception of Nurofen Regular Heat Patches) contain ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and fever. Unless advised by your doctor, do not take Nurofen if you are taking products containing ibuprofen, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory medicines, or if you are taking medication regularly. Key facts about the active ingredients in Nurofen productsThe following Nurofen products contain ibuprofen, a type of NSAID that helps to relieve pain and inflammation:
Can I take Nurofen with other anti-inflammatory pain relievers?You should not take more than one NSAID at a time (for example, ibuprofen and naproxen), unless a doctor has told you to. Unless advised by your doctor, do not take Nurofen if you are taking products containing ibuprofen, aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory medicines. If you are unsure whether your current medicine contains an anti-inflammatory medicine, check with your pharmacist or doctor. Can I take more than one type of Nurofen product?Taking more than one Nurofen product (for example, Nurofen and Nurofen Zavance) is not recommended. When taking Nurofen, follow the dosing instructions on the pack, and see your pharmacist or doctor if you need alternative pain relief or if you have any questions or concerns about your medicine. Can I take ibuprofen with paracetamol?Your doctor or pharmacist may advise that you take ibuprofen with paracetamol for additional pain relief. Paracetamol is not an NSAID and works differently to ibuprofen. If you take ibuprofen and paracetamol together, remember not to exceed the recommended daily doses for each pain reliever. See your pharmacist or doctor if the pain persists or if you have any questions about your pain-relieving medications. RB-M-08521 Important informationThis medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This article is for general information only and not intended as a substitute for medical advice. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health-related matters, always consult your health professional. Need more advice?Ibuprofen may be powerless when it comes to treating the common cold. A new British study found the popular pain reliever ineffective at treating symptoms like sore throat, cough, and sinus pain associated with respiratory tract infections, such as colds. Doctors often recommend ibuprofen either alone or in combination with acetaminophen to relieve aches and reduce fever associated with the common cold. These results may change that advice, but there's still plenty you can do to feel better when a cold has you down. Ibuprofen No Good at Cold Treatment"I was a little surprised that ibuprofen didn’t help versus a placebo in reducing discomfort,” said Brian Oostman, DO, a family doctor with Dreyer Medical Clinic in Oswego, Ill. “It goes against what we say.” The study, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the effectiveness of ibuprofen, paracetamol (similar to acetaminophen), and steam inhalation at treating symptoms associated with respiratory infections in 889 people. The results showed no benefit in using ibuprofen in combination with or instead of paracetamol in relieving cold symptoms. Steam inhalation was also ineffective. In fact, the study showed that return visits to the doctor for new or unresolved symptoms were more common among those who took ibuprofen than those who took acetaminophen (20 percent vs. 12 percent). “I do think this changes how we should use ibuprofen for patients just simply for the pain aspect of treating for sore throat and ear pain,” Dr. Oostman said. However, he said ibuprofen still works for headaches associated with colds and for more complicated lung infections. Easy Advice for Treating ColdsRegardless of the latest study’s findings, Oostman said the best advice for treating your cold symptoms remains simple. Get plenty of rest. Getting a good night’s sleep helps your immune system fight off infection. “If you’re having a hard time sleeping, I always recommend adults use a product like NyQuil to help them recover faster and feel better during the day,” Oostman said. Take it easy. Don’t work out on days when you feel ill, Oostman advised. First, this helps prevent the spread of illness. Second, such activity can affect your immune system and may make you feel sicker. Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids keeps you from becoming dehydrated and also loosens mucus. If you’re not well-hydrated, it’s harder to blow out the mucus. Oostman recommends using a nasal saline spray and gargling with warm saltwater to break up the mucus and keep things moving. Best Over-the-Counter Medications for ColdsTo ease common cold symptoms, there are a few key active ingredients to look for in cold medications. To treat coughs, Oostman said his best advice is to look for cough medicines with dextromethorphan (one brand is Robitussin) or guaifenesin (such as Mucinex). Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, which can help you rest, and guaifenesin helps break up the mucus. If you have a fever, taking acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help bring it down and reduce body aches and pain. For sore throats, sucking on a lozenge or using a throat spray that contains an oral anesthetic like chloraseptic can soothe the pain. For children or those who don’t want to take decongestants or are unable to because they have hypertension or heart disease, Oostman suggested a menthol-based topical rub applied to the chest to relieve nasal congestion. Decongestants contain pseudoephedrine, which constricts blood vessels and can increase blood pressure. Many people swear by home remedies like eating chicken soup, drinking hot tea, or eating ice cream to relieve a sore throat or cold, and Oostman said it’s fine to do what makes you feel better. “But I think really the best home remedy is a good night’s sleep, rest during the day, and pushing fluids,” he said. Can you take ibuprofen and cold and flu medicine together?Some cold remedies like NyQuil already contain pain relieving ingredients. So watch out for ingredients and don't take Advil with any cold medication containing other forms of ibuprofen (like Motrin), naproxen (like Aleve or Midol), or aspirin.
Do cold and flu tablets contain ibuprofen?NUROFEN® COLD AND FLU contains the active ingredients ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Ibuprofen is used for the relief of the symptoms of colds and flu, including aches and pains, headache, fever and sore throat.
What drugs should not be taken with ibuprofen?Drugs that may interact with ibuprofen include :. lithium.. warfarin.. oral hypoglycemics.. high dose methotrexate.. medication for lowering blood pressure.. angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.. beta-blockers.. diuretics.. Can you take other medication with cold and flu tablets?If you are taking single symptom medications, in general, it is OK to take several medications as long as they do different things. For example, taking a decongestant, expectorant, and pain reliever would be OK, but taking two decongestants would not.
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Can you take ibuprofen with cold and flu tablets
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