Arinac Forte 400mg/60mg Tablets

Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine tablets are used for the short-term relief of cold and flu symptoms.

• Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID). It eases aches, headache, sore throat and high temperature.
• Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. It narrows swollen blood vessels in the nose to clear a blocked nose and sinuses.

Together they treat pain, fever and congestion in one tablet.

Take it exactly as the leaflet says or as your doctor or pharmacist tells you.

• Swallow the tablets with water.
• Use the lowest dose for the shortest time needed, and leave the gap between doses shown on the pack.
• Do not take it for more than 10 days unless your doctor tells you to.
• See a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms continue, get worse or new symptoms appear, especially if you have an infection.
• It is not suitable for children under 12.

Possible side effects include:

• indigestion, heartburn, feeling sick or tummy pain (stop and tell your doctor)
• headache, shaking, restlessness or trouble sleeping
• wind, diarrhoea or constipation

Stop taking it and get medical help straight away if you have:

• black tarry poo, blood in your poo, or vomiting blood
• swelling of the face, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, or a fast heartbeat with dizziness
• a blistering, peeling or widespread rash, especially with fever
• a sudden severe headache, confusion, fits or changes in vision
• sudden tummy pain or bleeding from the bottom
• sudden loss of vision

Do not take it if you:

• are allergic to ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, aspirin or other NSAIDs
• have or have had a stomach ulcer or bleeding
• have severe heart, liver or kidney disease, or very high or uncontrolled blood pressure
• take other NSAIDs, or have taken an MAOI antidepressant in the last 14 days
• have a phaeochromocytoma

Check with your pharmacist or doctor first if you have asthma, lupus, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate problems, an overactive thyroid, bowel disease, or heart disease or risk factors for it. Tell them about all your medicines, including blood thinners, blood pressure tablets, antidepressants and other decongestants.

Store in a dry place, out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.

Pregnancy: do not take it in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Earlier in pregnancy, take it only if your doctor says it is necessary.

Infections: it can hide signs of infection such as fever. See a doctor without delay if an infection is not getting better.

Heart and kidneys: taking more than recommended, or for too long, can cause serious harm, including to the stomach and kidneys.