Nurofen Plus

Nurofen Plus is a short-term pain relief medicine combining an anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen) with an opioid painkiller (codeine). It is used for acute moderate pain that is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone, such as migraine, dental pain, back pain, muscular pain and period pain.

Adults and children aged over 12:

• Take 1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours as needed
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses
• Maximum: 6 tablets in 24 hours
• Use for up to 3 days only unless advised by a doctor
• Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.

Contains codeine, which can cause addiction if taken longer than 3 days
Can cause drowsiness – avoid driving until you know how it affects you

Do not take if you:

• Have stomach ulcers or GI bleeding history
• Are allergic to NSAIDs or aspirin
• Are breastfeeding or in late pregnancy
• Are under 12 years old

Common side effects:

• Indigestion or stomach pain
• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Avoid alcohol while taking due to increased side-effect risk.

Active ingredients per tablet:
Ibuprofen 200 mg
Codeine phosphate 12.8 mg