Nurofen for headaches - indications and use

Description of the drug

Nurofen MultiSymptom is a migraine drug that quickly relieves an attack.
Available in the form of tablets that are easily divided in half. The package contains 10 pieces. The price will depend on the pharmacy chain, varies from 200 to 300 rubles. The active pharmaceutical substance of the drug is ibuprofen, which relieves pain and inflammation and has an antipyretic effect.

The active substance blocks the production of prostaglandins, the main mediators of pain. In addition, ibuprofen increases the threshold of pain sensitivity, as a result of which pain sensations weaken.

Nurofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with moderate antipyretic and analgesic effects. The non-commercial name of the drug is ibuprofen. Tablets and capsules are the main forms of release of the drug. The amount of active substance in one tablet/capsule depends on the type of medicine.

The following types of Nurofen are suitable for relieving pain during migraines:

• Nurofen (ibuprofen - 200 mg in one tablet). Cost - from 90 rubles.
• Nurofen Forte (ibuprofen - 400 mg in one tablet). Cost - from 105 rubles.
• Nurofen Express Forte (ibuprofen - 200/400 mg in one capsule). Cost - from 145 rubles.
• Nurofen Express NEO (ibuprofen - 200 mg per tablet). Cost - from 150 rubles.
• Nurofen PLUS (ibuprofen - 200 mg and codeine - 10 mg). Cost - from 275 rubles.
• Nurofen Multisymptom (ibuprofen - 400 mg, paracetamol - 325 mg). Cost - from 240 rubles.
• Nurofen Express Lady (ibuprofen content - 400 mg per tablet). Cost - from 220 rubles.

Almost all types of medicine can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. An exception is Nurofen PLUS, since it contains an alkaloid, codeine, that is prohibited for over-the-counter sales.

You can also buy Ibuprofen in pharmacies. The cost of Ibuprofen is about 19 rubles per pack.

Operating principle

In addition to eliminating headache symptoms, Nurofen also effectively fights fever. This is due to the content of ibuprofen in it, a substance aimed at relieving pain and fever. The medicine has the following types of actions:

1. Painkiller
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Decrease in temperature.

The active ingredient of the drug blocks the enzyme cyclooxygenase and also helps stop the production of prostaglandins.

It is these actions that contribute to the manifestation of the analgesic effect of the drug, which suppresses pain during inflammatory processes. In this case, the analgesic effect occurs in several stages:

1. The active substance penetrates the gastrointestinal tract, is absorbed, and is transferred into the blood to areas with increased levels of prostaglandins.
2. The production of prostaglandins stops.
3. Swelling decreases.
4. The pressure on the nerve endings is reduced.
5. The pain dulls and then disappears.

The maximum analgesic effect of the drug is 8 hours. The drug is excreted in the urine and, in some cases, in bile.

Use in children

How to use Nurofen for headaches in children? If the child is already 6 years old, then he can be given the drug in the form of special (children’s) tablets. One such tablet contains 200 mg of ibuprofen. The frequency of application should not exceed three times.

In the case when the baby’s body weight is less than 20 kilograms, preference should be given to suspension and rectal suppositories. Their volume is calculated in accordance with the age and body weight of the child.

At one dose, 5 to 10 mg of ibuprofen per 1 kg of weight is prescribed. This means that with a weight of 10 kilograms, you should give the baby 50-100 mg of the drug.

This amount is equal to 5 ml of suspension or 1 rectal suppository. If after taking the medicine after some time the baby gets a headache again, then you should not re-use it.

Consult your doctor.

Side effects and overdose

If Nurofen does not help with headaches within 2-3 days, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

If you do not follow this rule of instruction, you can complicate the condition and, in addition to headaches, get side effects in the form of:

• From the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain. Ulcers and bleeding appear less frequently;
• Changes in the blood picture: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia;
• Allergy in the form of rash, hyperemia of the skin, less often anaphylactic shock;
• Impaired kidney function;
• On the part of the central nervous system, weakness, apathy, and sleep disturbance appear.

If the maximum daily dose is exceeded, symptoms of overdose appear: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. If your condition worsens due to taking Nurofen, you should consult a doctor. Before seeing a specialist, you can rinse your stomach and take enterosorbents on your own. To restore water balance, take an alkaline drink.

If you take Nurofen correctly and in a short course, it does not cause undesirable consequences and helps to cope with even the most severe headaches.

"Nurofen" for adults: how to cure a headache?

For patients over 12 years of age and adults, the medication is prescribed 200-400 mg of ibuprofen per dose. You already know that one tablet contains 200 or 400 mg. Pay attention to this information, it is always indicated on the packaging. You can repeat 3-4 doses per day, but you should not take more than 1200 mg of the drug.

"Nurofen" for adults in the form of capsules with liquid contents quickly copes with headaches. You can also take a female drug - Nurofen Express Lady. It contains 400 mg of ibuprofen. You need to take the medicine with water without first crushing the pill.

Let's summarize the information presented

If you often suffer from migraines, you are tired of enduring this endless torment, then try a new remedy with the trade name “Nurofen”. Please note that there are several types of drugs with this name on the pharmaceutical market. Ask your pharmacists specifically for migraine medications based on ibuprofen and paracetamol.

For frequently disturbing migraine attacks, it makes sense to consult a good doctor rather than use painkillers. Perhaps doctors will be able to find the cause of your ailments and eliminate it. Live without headaches and enjoy life! I wish you good health and great well-being!

Use during pregnancy

As prescribed by a doctor, Nurofen Multisymptom can be used in the first and second trimester of pregnancy, when the benefit to the woman outweighs the risk to the fetus. In the last trimester of pregnancy, taking pills is contraindicated.

Nurofen Multisymptom is effective for migraines, but it is important to take it correctly and follow other treatment recommendations. If adverse reactions occur, you should stop taking the medication and consult your doctor.

During the process of bearing a child, as well as during the lactation period, there are a number of restrictions on the use of the drug. If a woman is healthy, it is allowed to take it for headaches and migraines.

Taking Nurofen against migraines is strictly contraindicated for pregnant women in the third trimester - the risk of premature birth increases.

In the first and second trimester, in the absence of contraindications, the doctor allows the use of Nurofen to relieve pain.

The drug should not be used to relieve migraine attacks starting from the 26th week of pregnancy. It can cause blockage of the ductus arteriosus (ductus arteriosus) and cause fetal pulmonary hypertension.

At later stages and before childbirth, ibuprofen can reduce the production of the hormone oxytocin, as a result of which the contraction of the uterine muscles will decrease and the necessary preparatory contractions may not occur.

In the early stages, taking the drug is possible only on the recommendation of a doctor and under his supervision. To relieve migraine pain, it is better to choose remedies that are safer for the health of the fetus.

Nurofen during pregnancy and lactation period

During pregnancy, Nurofen can be taken for the head in the 1st and 2nd trimester. The instructions indicate that taking the drug is permissible if the benefit from it is higher than the risk of side effects in the fetus. This is due to the fact that taking the drug can cause disruption in the development of the unborn child. Therefore, before taking a Nurofen tablet for headaches, you need to consult a gynecologist.

In the 3rd trimester, taking the drug is strictly prohibited, because taking it can cause uterine contractions, which often leads to premature birth. But a drug such as Nurofen Plus is prohibited for use at all stages of pregnancy, because it contains codeine, which has a weak narcotic effect.

As for breastfeeding women, the drug can only be taken for a short time. There is evidence that the drug passes into breast milk in low concentrations. Therefore, if you plan to take the drug for a long time at a dosage above 800 mg/day, then you need to consult a doctor about stopping breastfeeding.

Dosage of Nurofen Multisymptom for migraine

The tablets are taken orally after meals. Wash down with clean water, do not chew. The maximum daily dose is 3 tablets.

Instructions for Nurofen for migraines:

• adults are prescribed 1 tablet up to 3 times;
• Children over 12 years of age are advised to take 1 tablet up to 2 times.

It is permissible to take the drug only after reading the instructions, a description of contraindications and adverse reactions.

The duration of taking the medicine should not exceed 3 days if it is used for antipyretic purposes and 5 days for pain relief. It is possible to continue treatment after consultation with a specialist.

Migraine: reviews

The drug "Nurofen Multisymptom" appeared on the pharmacological market recently. It was only invented in 2020 and is still undergoing various research and testing. The medicine currently has positive reviews. Consumers say that due to the high dose of active ingredients and their combination, the effect of therapy occurs quickly and lasts a long time.

Experts are wary of prescribing the described medicine. After all, its effectiveness remains not fully studied to this day. However, all doctors know about the active ingredients of the drug. Most doctors predict the success of this drug. Its price is relatively low compared to other migraine remedies. However, the effect occurs almost immediately after the first dose. It is possible that negative reviews about the medicine will appear in the future. So far, almost all patients have been satisfied with the described medication.

Drug compatibility

It is not recommended to take Nurofen Multisymptom simultaneously with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The combination of these drugs reduces the anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects.

Combined use with drugs that affect hematopoiesis, there is a risk of bleeding.

The liver may be damaged when Nurofen is combined with Cyclosporine and Gold. In this case, there is a possibility of hepatotoxic complications. A stronger analgesic effect is observed when Nurofen is combined with drugs containing caffeine.

Nurofen reduces the effectiveness of uricosuric drugs and enhances the effect of fibrinolytics and anticoagulants. The drug also improves the positive effect of hypoglycemic drugs.

Migraine can be such a severe pain syndrome that regular Nurofen may not be effective. Taking into account the characteristics of the disease, the pharmaceutical company Reckitt Benckiser has released a new “Nurofen multi-symptom” for migraines, which contains two active components with an analgesic effect - ibuprofen and paracetamol.

As a result of medical research, it was found that the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen produces a more pronounced pain-relieving effect than the same drugs separately.

Thus, Nurofen multisymptom is superior to other analgesics in its clinical effect. It is able to eliminate not only severe pain, but also cope with accompanying symptoms - nausea, increased sense of smell, tinnitus, photophobia.

Nurofen is not recommended when used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (in this case, under the influence of ibuprofen, the antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory properties of acetylsalicylic acid are reduced).

The drug "Nurofen" for headaches is recognized as one of the most effective and safe medications. Its active ingredient is ibuprofen.

One pill contains 200 or 400 milligrams of this medicine. In the pharmacy chain you can purchase Nurofen in any form: capsules, tablets or pills with liquid content - whatever you like best.

The cost of the drug varies from 100 to 300 rubles.

You can purchase medication without a doctor's prescription. But doctors do not advise using painkillers on your own for more than five days. If the headache persists for more than one day, you should see a doctor and get further advice.

The drug "Nurofen" refers to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It relieves fever due to its antipyretic effect and eliminates pain. Acting on the source of pathology, the medicine also has an anti-inflammatory effect. The instructions indicate the following situations as indications for its use:

• pain in joints and muscles;
• high body temperature;
• periodic pain in women;
• sports injuries, sprains;
• arthritis and arthrosis;
• neuralgia and inflammation.

The medicine "Nurofen" helps against headaches caused by the following reasons:

• stress and depression;
• fatigue;
• prolonged mental work, overexertion;
• flu and colds;
• neurological diseases;
• lack of sleep;
• head injuries;
• migraine.

The effect of the medication begins immediately after its use. A noticeable effect is observed after 15-20 minutes. How long does Nurofen last? The drug lasts from 6 to 12 hours. But more often this period becomes eight hours. The medicine reduces the production of prostaglandins by blocking their enzyme, cyclooxygenase.

The combination of Nurofen with certain medications requires caution and consultation with a doctor. Please read them carefully:

• anticoagulants and thrombolytics;
• antihypertensive drugs;
• diuretics;
• glucocorticoid drugs;
• antidepressants;
• preparations containing cardiac glycosides;
• lithium-containing drugs;
• myelotoxic drugs;
• quinolone antibiotics;
• antiepileptic and anticonvulsant drugs;
• inducers of microsomal oxidation;
• antidiabetic agents and insulin;
• antacids;
• uricosuric drugs.

Concomitant use with the following drugs is also contraindicated:

• Cyclosporine;
• Tacrolimus;
• Zidovudine;
• Cefamandole;
• Cefoperazone;
• Cefotetan;
• Plicamycin;
• Cholestyramine.

How to use Nurofen?

The instructions for use of the drug are written in accessible language and are quite simple:

• Regular "Nurofen" for migraines must be taken two tablets, with a total dosage of 400 mg at the onset of an attack. It is forbidden to take more than 3 tablets per day.
• The new “Nurofen multisymptom”, containing 400 mg of ibuprofen and 325 mg of paracetamol, should also be taken 1 tablet when an attack begins, accompanied by a severe headache.

The drug has an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect, inhibits the production of prostaglandins (which are mediators of pain).

It should be taken after consulting a doctor, unless there are contraindications. It is recommended to take the drug with water. In childhood, Nurofen is allowed to be used only with a body weight of 20 kg or more.

It is not permissible to use in children under 6 years of age. From 6 years to 12 years, it is recommended to take 1 tablet per day. no more than four times, every 6 hours.

Pharmacological brothers

Migraine, or hemicrania, is a neurological disease in which the main symptom is an attack of severe headache in one side of the head. Rarely can the whole head hurt. Due to the high cost of specific treatment for this disease, a new form of the drug called MultiSymptom is of widespread relevance. Nurofen for migraines is a combined effective medicine against headaches and migraines. Previously it was called Khairumat. Its manufacturer was the Indian company Highglans Laboratories. Otherwise, the description of the drug has not undergone any changes.

Analogues of the active substance, consisting of a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen, are:

• Brustan;
• Ibuklin;
• Next

In terms of therapeutic effect in the fight against migraine, drugs such as Migrenol and analogues of Migrenol in active ingredients: Migrenium, Panadol Extra, Solpadeine Fast have a similar effect. They contain paracetamol and caffeine. According to the instructions for use of Migrenol, its first component is responsible for eliminating pain and reducing elevated body temperature. And caffeine, being a psychostimulant, enhances the effect of paracetamol, helps normalize vascular tone in the brain and accelerates blood flow.

Solpadeine is a combined drug with analgesic, antipyretic and antitussive effects.

An improved formula of Migrenol is the “Extra” form, which contains aspirin. According to the instructions of Migrenol Extra, aspirin is responsible for the development of an anti-inflammatory effect and the reduction of pain associated with inflammation. The instructions for Migrenol contain the same indications as the “Extra” form, but the latter can be used to relieve severe pain when the usual option does not help.

Due to the presence of a large number of different dosage forms that can be used by all categories of patients in the absence of contraindications, Nurofen has earned a huge number of the most positive opinions from doctors and patient reviews.

Contraindications

Nurofen Multisymptom is contraindicated under the age of 6 years, and under 12 years of age its use is possible only under strict doctor’s instructions. The medicine is contraindicated in the third trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Other contraindications to taking Nurofen Multisymptom:

• pathologies of the circulatory system and internal organs, which are accompanied by blood clotting disorders;
• disorders of the vestibular apparatus with hearing loss;
• rehabilitation period after coronary bypass surgery;
• severe pathologies of the hepatobiliary system;
• heart disease, severe arterial hypertension;
• intracranial hemorrhage, stroke;
• damage to the optic nerve;
• hyperkalemia;
• hypersensitivity to individual components of the drug.

You should take the medicine with caution in the first months of pregnancy if you have respiratory diseases.

Smokers and people who abuse alcohol should first consult a doctor. It is not recommended to take Nurofen for blood diseases of unknown origin, as well as for patients with coronary heart disease.

Doctors advise replacing the medication with an analogue if one of the following syndromes is present:

• low blood clotting rate;
• ulcerative formations in the area of ​​the gastrointestinal tract;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

If you have the following diseases, it is strongly recommended to consult your doctor before using the drug:

• circulatory pathologies;
• low or high blood pressure;
• previous peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract;
• gastritis and other diseases of the esophagus;
• pathologies of the renal system;
• during pregnancy;
• during the lactation period.

Despite the positive properties of the medication, the consequences of use may be:

• extraneous noise in the ears;
• stomach ache;
• rapid pulse;
• nausea;
• allergic manifestations;
• inflammatory processes of the bladder, kidneys.

There are a number of contraindications for using Nurofen for migraine:

• high sensitivity to one of the components of the drug;
• inflammatory processes in the stomach;
• chronic diseases of the urinary system, liver, gall bladder;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding period;
• disruption of the heart;
• bronchial asthma in the acute phase.

Adverse reactions and contraindications often apply to older people when existing chronic diseases worsen.

Since the medicine is available from pharmacies without a prescription, you must carefully read its instructions before use. The drug has a number of contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, paracetamol and other drug substances.
• Gastrointestinal diseases: peptic ulcer, acute gastritis, bleeding, inflammatory processes.
• Failure of liver and kidney function, and other diseases of these organs.
• Hemophilia.
• Early and late stages of pregnancy.

Effective use for:

• migraine;
• headache;
• neuralgia;
• toothache;
• back pain;
• muscle pain;
• algodismenorrhea;
• pain of a rheumatic nature;
• fever with colds, flu.

The effect of the drug begins after administration after 15-30 minutes. For migraines, it should be taken as soon as the initial symptoms appear, signaling an approaching attack of pain.

Taking the drug is contraindicated if:

• diseases accompanied by blood clotting disorders;
• the presence of bleeding in the digestive tract;
• intracranial hemorrhages;
• condition after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery;
• diseases of the vestibular apparatus, hearing impairment;
• renal failure (severe);
• impaired liver activity;
• lactation;
• pregnancy (in the 3rd trimester);
• high sensitivity of the body to aspirin;
• optic nerve pathologies;
• intolerance to ibuprofen, high sensitivity to it or its components;
• arterial hypertension in severe form;
• pathologies of the heart;
• pathologies of the digestive system (existing erosive and ulcerative lesions);
• age less than 6 years.

The drug should be used with extreme caution:

• children;
• pregnant women (in the first and second trimesters);
• patients with hyperbilirubinemia;
• those suffering from bronchial asthma;
• with blood pathologies of unknown etiology;
• patients with chronic heart failure;
• in the presence of nephrotic syndrome;
• those suffering from liver cirrhosis;
• patients with kidney or liver diseases (concomitant);
• in alcoholics and smokers;
• long-term users of NSAIDs;
• in old age;
• in patients with coronary heart disease;
• in patients with diabetes mellitus.

There are a considerable number of clinical manifestations of headaches. A person may complain of a throbbing, diffuse headache or migraine. Due to the large number of provoking factors, the treatment of headaches is quite problematic. But such a strong drug as Nurofen can help relieve discomfort.

general information

Nurofen is a medication belonging to the group of anti-inflammatory non-hormonal drugs.

The main component of this drug is ibuprofen. This component has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

The pharmacological agent Nurofen and its varieties have a number of contraindications:

• heart failure;
• diseases of the digestive system in the relapse phase;
• pathologies of the circulatory system;
• renal and liver failure;
• allergic reaction;
• during pregnancy and lactation;
• with hearing loss and vestibular disorders;
• age up to six years for regular tablets and age up to 12 years for effervescent tablets.

Read more about the medication in the instructions for use. You can find many positive reviews on the Internet that indicate that this remedy against migraines is very effective. The price of the drug will depend on its type; this medicine is considered very profitable from an economic point of view.

specialist

Contraindications to taking the drug:

• Intolerance to the components of the product.
• Peptic ulcer disease.
• Exacerbations of liver diseases.
• Kidney failure.
• Hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium electrolytes in the blood).
• Heart failure in decompensated form.
• Cerebrovascular disease.
• Blood clotting disorders, increased bleeding of organ tissues.
• Nasal polyps, exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
• Fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.

If the recommended dosage is followed, the drug usually does not cause side effects.

In some cases, the following negative manifestations from the body are possible:

• Allergic reactions: skin rash, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, bronchospasms, allergic rhinitis, eosinophilia, very rarely - anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme.
• Gastrointestinal disorders: pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, very rarely - gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting with blood, exacerbation of colitis, Crohn's disease.
• Tachycardia, blood pressure surges, anemia, rarely - heart failure.
• Liver dysfunction: jaundice, hepatitis - with liver failure.
• Exacerbation of kidney diseases, cystitis.

The drug should be taken with extreme caution by elderly people, because Serious exacerbations of current diseases, including death, are possible.

Forms of release and cost

The drug eliminates migraines within half an hour, the pain becomes less. In pharmacies, Nurofen can be found in various release forms, convenient for use by both children and adults:

• in the form of suppositories, the cost is within 100 rubles;
• ointments for external use, price is about 180 rubles;
• the popular form of Nurofen for headaches and migraines is tablet form, costing from 100 to 400 rubles;
• To relieve headaches in children, it is recommended to purchase Nurofen in syrup form.

It is recommended to purchase Nurofen for headaches in capsule form. There are different types of medicine.

1. Standard Nurofen. Dissolves in the stomach. It is not able to eliminate strong discomfort completely, but it reduces the pain syndrome.
2. Nurofen Express in capsule form has a similar duration of action, but has a thinner shell, thereby affecting pain more quickly. The active ingredient is only 200 mg, so pain is not completely eliminated.
3. There is 2 times more ibuprofen in the Forte brand drug, 400 milligrams. It is recommended to use to eliminate hangover syndrome, as well as for severe headaches. Effectively helps against moderate migraines.
4. A medication labeled “plus”, in addition to the main active ingredient, contains codeine. Together they effectively help with headaches and also eliminate other clinical signs in a sick child or adult. The pain of migraines is completely eliminated.
5. Nurofen MultiSymptom will also help eliminate migraine attacks. It contains, in addition to the main active ingredient, Paracetamol. This antipyretic and analgesic begins to act 10 minutes after administration, and the effect on the body lasts for 8 hours.
6. There is also a drug labeled “Lady”. Doctors recommend using it during pregnancy or menstruation. Contains 400 milligrams of the main active ingredient, which quickly helps with headaches.

How long it takes for a drug to work depends on its type. On average, relief of the painful syndrome begins 20-30 minutes after taking the medicine.

The classic “Nurofen” for headaches is available in the form of 0.2 mg tablets, packaged in blister packs of 10 pieces. One package contains 1 or 2 blisters and instructions describing the drug. The average cost varies from 100–120 rubles for 10 pieces, and 200 rubles for 20 pieces. For severe headaches and migraines, it is advisable to take 2 tablets, with a total dosage of 400 mg.

"Nurofen multisymptom" is available in the form of tablets of 10 pieces, packaged in a blister. The average cost is approximately 280 rubles per package.

Indications

Tablets are recommended for rapid pain relief and reduction of pronounced discomfort. Doctors often recommend taking Nurofen in the following cases:

1. For migraine attacks.
2. For headaches whose causes are unclear.
3. For toothache.
4. For pain during menstruation.
5. For nerve pinches in various parts of the body.
6. For radiculitis.
7. With an increase in temperature that accompanies colds.

The medicine can also be used for muscle pain and joint pain.

Recommended for use for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, arthritis, arthrosis, endometritis and postoperative pain. Sometimes the drug is prescribed by gynecologists when there is a threat of miscarriage to reduce the contractility of the uterus.

Nurofen syrup is intended for children, which comes complete with a measuring spoon to determine the exact dose when taking it. It is often used during teething in babies for temporary pain relief. In addition, Nurofen suppositories are sometimes recommended to relieve pain and reduce fever.