Brufen Tablets

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

Ibuprofen

Available from:

Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd

Class:

Medicine Registered

Patient Information leaflet

BRUFEN
®

_Ibuprofen_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION

_PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY_

WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some common
questions about Brufen. It does not
contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to
your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and
benefits. Your doctor has weighed
the risks of you taking Brufen against
the benefits they expect it will have
for you.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS
MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR
PHARMACIST.
KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE.
You may need to read it again.
WHAT BRUFEN IS USED
FOR
Brufen relieves pain and reduces
inflammation (swelling, redness or
soreness) that may occur:
•
in different types of arthritis
including rheumatoid arthritis,
osteoarthritis and juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis
•
in muscle and bone injuries such
as sprains, strains, low back pain
(lumbago), rheumatism, and
tendonitis, such as tennis elbow
•
from swelling and pain after
setting broken or dislocated bones
•
menstrual cramps (period pain)
•
following surgery
•
due to dental pain
Brufen also relieves fever (high
temperature).
Although Brufen can relieve the
symptoms of pain and inflammation,
it will not cure your condition.
Brufen belongs to a group of
medicines called non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs).
Your doctor may have prescribed
Brufen for another reason. Ask your
doctor if you have any questions
about why Brufen has been
prescribed for you.
This medicine is available only with
a doctor's prescription.
Brufen is not addictive.
BEFORE YOU TAKE
BRUFEN
_WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT_
DO NOT TAKE BRUFEN IF YOU HAVE AN
ALLERGY TO:
•
any product containing ibuprofen
or any of the ingredients in
Brufen listed at the end of this
leaflet.
•
aspirin or any other NSAID
medicine
Many medicines used to treat
headache, period pain and other
aches and pains contain aspirin or
NSAID medicines. If you are not
sure if you are taking any of these
medicines, ask your pharmacist.
Symptom