Ibuprofen can also be used to relieve other painful conditions such as headaches, migraine, toothache, nerve pain (neuralgia) and period pain. It is also useful for reducing fever and discomfort associated with colds and flu. Ibuprofen 200mg tablets contains the same active ingredient as Nurofen tablets which retail for £6.23 in chemists and supermarkets. Product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may differ slightly from actual product appearance.
How can you sell this item for so much less than my local chemist?
We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded version of Nurofen Tablets. Nurofen's active ingredient is Ibuprofen 200mg which actually provides the desired effects. Average chemists charge £3 for the non branded version.
Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?
Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.
The key is the ‘active' ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom. Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product must meet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.
Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1's This Morning agrees:
“The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check it's the same one at the same dose as the generic brand."
Possible side effects whilst taking Ibuprofen Tablets:
Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
Disturbances of the gut such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion or abdominal pain
Skin rashes
Bleeding from the stomach or intestine
Stomach or duodenal ulcer
Retention of water in the body tissues (fluid retention), resulting in swelling (oedema)
Headache
Dizziness
Depression
Confusion
Drowsiness
Balance disorders involving the inner ear (vertigo)
Sensation of ringing or other noise in the ears (tinnitus)
Visual disturbances
Abnormal reaction of the skin to light, usually a rash (photosensitivity)
Allergic reactions such as severe skin rashes, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat (angioedema) or narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm)
Kidney, liver or blood disorders
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
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