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Brand name: Ibuprofen Liquid Capsules (Neo Health) TM

Active ingredients: ibuprofen

What it is used for

For the temporary relief of acute pain and/or inflammation associated with: headache, migraine, tension headache, muscular pain, dental pain, period pain, sinus pain, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tennis elbow pain and pain associated with cold and flu symptoms. Reduces fever

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Natural transparent, oval shaped, soft gelatin capsule containing clear colourless liquid, imprinted with L 160 in black edible ink.

Do I need a prescription?

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 10 pack
  • 12 pack
  • 2 pack
  • 4 pack
  • 8 pack

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack
  • 30 pack
  • 32 pack
  • 36 pack
  • 40 pack
  • 48 pack
  • 50 pack

Over 65?

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient ibuprofen

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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