Almus Ibuprofen and Codeine 200mg/12.8g Tablets (Generic Nurofen Plus)

Side Effects

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once: You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools Stomach problems including pain, indigestion or heartburn Unexplained wheezing (asthma), worsening of existing asthma, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, tongue, neck or throat, fast heart rate, feeling faint or dizzy or collapse (severe allergic reactions) Allergic skin reactions such as itchy red, raised rash (which can sometimes be severe and include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin) Frequency “Not known”: A red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters mainly localized on the skin folds, trunk, and upper extremities accompanied by fever at the initiation of treatment (acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis). Stop taking this medicine if you develop these symptoms and seek medical attention immediately. See also “Before you take this medicine” A severe skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. Symptoms of DRESS include: skin rash, fever, swelling of lymph nodes and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) Meningitis (e.g. stiff neck, fever, disorientation) Kidney problems, which may lead to kidney failure (you may pass more or less urine, have blood in the urine or cloudy urine, or feel breathless, very tired or weak, have no appetite, or have swollen ankles) See patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.