Nurofen tablets are used for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever in both adults and children over 20 kg (approximately 6 years old)[1].
Common uses of Nurofen tablets include:
- Headaches and migraines[1][5][7]
- Backache[5][7]
- Menstrual pain (painful periods)[1][3][5][7]
- Dental pain[1][3][5][7]
- Muscular aches and pains, including those caused by cold and flu[1][3][5][7]
- Rheumatic pain and minor arthritis pain[5][7]
- Fever (antipyretic effect), including fever from flu-like symptoms[1][3][7]
- Other minor aches and pains, such as those associated with common colds, neuralgia, and after dental procedures[5][7]
Nurofen contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by blocking the production of substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation[1][3][5].