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National Drug Formulary

NUROFEN TABLET 200MG (OTC) [SIN09488P]

Active ingredients: IBUPROFEN

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Last updated 16 September 2026

Product Info

NUROFEN TABLET 200MG (OTC)

[SIN09488P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

IBUPROFEN - 200 MG

Dosage Form

TABLET, SUGAR COATED

Manufacturer and Country

RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - UNITED KINGDOM

Registration Number

SIN09488P

Licence Holder

RECKITT BENCKISER (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

GENERAL SALE LIST

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

M01AE01

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

WHAT IS IT FOR?
Nurofen relieves pain such as headache, migraine pain, backache, period pain, dental pain, rheumatic pain and muscular pain. Nurofen relieves fever such as fever associated with cold and flu.

Dosing

DIRECTIONS
For oral administration and short-term use only.

Adults and children over 12 years: Swallow 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not exceed the stated dose

Problems in overdose are rare, but if you accidentally take more than the recommended dose, contact your doctor.

If symptoms persist or worsen, if new symptoms occur, or if the product is required for more than 3 days, consult your doctor. When Nurofen Coated Tablets 200mg is administered for fever or pain relief in relation to infection, monitoring of infection is advised.

Contraindications

CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS PRODUCT:
As with some pain relievers, do not take if you:

  • experience symptoms of dengue fever (e.g. high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pains)

  • have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding

  • are allergic to ibuprofen, to any of the ingredients, or to aspirin or other pain killers

  • are taking other NSAID pain killers (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen) or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg.

  • have severe kidney, liver or heart problems.