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National Drug Formulary

NUROFEN EXPRESS LIQUID CAPSULE 400MG [SIN14561P]

Active ingredients: NUROFEN EXPRESS LIQUID CAPSULE 400MG

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Last updated 24 April 2026

Product Info

NUROFEN EXPRESS LIQUID CAPSULE 400MG

[SIN14561P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

IBUPROFEN - 400 MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Manufacturer and Country

PATHEON SOFTGELS B.V - NETHERLANDS
RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PACKAGER) - UNITED KINGDOM

Registration Number

SIN14561P

Licence Holder

RECKITT BENCKISER (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

M01AE01

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

Indications
Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules are indicated for the relief of pain such as headache, dental pain, period pain, rheumatic pain, muscular pain and backache. Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules also relieve fever such as fever associated with cold & flu.

Dosing

Recommended Dosage

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If necessary, take additional doses of 1 or 2 capsules (200mg ibuprofen) or 1 capsule (400mg ibuprofen) but do not exceed a total dose of 1200mg ibuprofen in any 24-hour period. The dosing interval should not be below 4 hours for the 200mg dose and not below 6 hours for the 400mg dose.

If this product is required for more than 3 days, or if the symptoms worsen the patient is advised to consult a doctor.
It is recommended that patients with sensitive stomachs take Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules with food.

If taken shortly after eating, the onset of action of Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules may be delayed. If this happens do not take more Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules than recommended or until the correct re-dosing interval has passed.

Contraindications

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, ponceau 4R (E124) or to any of the excipients

  • In patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. bronchospasm, asthma, rhinitis, angioedema or urticaria) associated with the intake of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

  • Active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding)

  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy

  • Patients with severe hepatic failure, severe renal failure, coronary heart disease or severe heart failure (see also section Warnings and Precautions – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information)

  • In patients with cerebrovascular or other active bleeding

  • In patients with bleeding diathesis or coagulation disorders

  • In patients with unclarified blood-formation disturbances

  • In patients with severe dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhoea or insufficient fluid intake)

  • In patients who have recently undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and re-vascularization procedures.

  • The last trimester of pregnancy (see section Pregnancy and Lactation – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information)

  • Adolescents weighing less than 40 kg or children under 12 years of age.