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TRI-PROFEN™

Ibuprofen

Consumer Medicine Information

Disclaimer

This information answers some common questions about TRI-PROFEN. It does not contain all the available information.

If you need any more information or have any concerns about taking TRI-PROFEN, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this information with the medicine.

You may want to read it again.

What TRI-PROFEN is used for

The active ingredient in TRIPROFEN is Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines
called Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by relieving
pain and inflammation.

TRI-PROFEN is used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of:

• headache, dental pain, period pain
• pain associated with common colds and arthritis
• pain in muscles, bones and joints due to injuries such as strains, sprains and tennis elbow.

Before you take TRIPROFEN

When you must not take TRIPROFEN

1. Do not take TRI-PROFEN if you are allergic to:

• Ibuprofen or any of the ingredients listed under "Product Description" which can be found  
   at the end of this document
• aspirin and any other NSAID medicine.

   Signs of an allergy include: asthma; itchy rash; itchy feeling in the nose, throat and eyes
   followed by sneezing, stuffiness, runny nose and often watery eyes after taking aspirin or
   NSAID.

   If you are not sure whether you are allergic to an NSAID medicine, ask your pharmacist or   
   doctor before you take TRIPROFEN.

2. Do not take TRI-PROFEN if:

• you have a peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer)
• you are vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• you are bleeding from the rectum (back passage), have black sticky bowel motions (stools)
   or bloody diarrhoea
• the packaging shows signs of tampering
• the expiry date (Exp) printed on the pack has passed

3. Do not give TRI-PROFEN to children under 12 years

4. Do not take TRI-PROFEN if you are breast-feeding or pregnant

Before you start to take TRIPROFEN, you must tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

1. You have or have ever had any other health problems or medical conditions including:

• asthma
• heart, blood vessel, kidney or liver disease
• peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer)
• vomiting blood or bleeding from the back passage
• swelling of the ankles or feet (oedema)
• a tendency to bleed or other blood problems.
• systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• heart failure

2. You are taking other medicines

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Some medicines may be affected by TRI-PROFEN or may affect how well TRI-PROFEN works. These include:

• medicines used to thin your blood such as warfarin
• diuretics, also called fluid or water tablets
• medicines used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions
• lithium, a medicine used to treat some types of depression.
• corticosteroids, such as prednisolone (eg Solone, Panafcortelone) or prednisone (eg Sone,
   Panafcort).
• medicines used to treat heart failure such as digoxin (eg Lanoxin).
• methotrexate (eg Ledertrexate, Methoblastin) a medicine used to treat arthritis and      
   some types of cancer.

Your pharmacist or doctor has more information on the above medicines and other medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking TRIPROFEN.

How to take TRIPROFEN

The dose for adults and children over 12 years is 1 or 2 tablets swallowed with a glass of water. This can be repeated every four hours if needed for pain relief.

It is best to take TRI-PROFEN immediately after food to avoid the chance of stomach upset.

Do not take more than six tablets in 24 hours.

TRI-PROFEN is for short term use only. If pain persists for more than 3 days, please see your doctor.

TRI-PROFEN should be used with caution in the elderly, as NSAIDs may affect how well the kidney works.

TRI-PROFEN is not to be given to children under 12 years of age.

If you take too much TRIPROFEN (overdose)

Taking too much TRI-PROFEN may cause wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, drowsiness or confusion.

If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much TRIPROFEN, telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 131126) immediately for advice or go to casualty at the nearest hospital. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention.

While you are taking TRI-PROFEN

Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how TRIPROFEN affects you. As with other NSAID medicines, TRI-PROFEN may cause dizziness, and blurred vision in some people. If this occurs do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.

If you drink alcohol, dizziness or blurred vision may be worse.

Side Effects

Like all other medicines TRIPROFEN may have unwanted side effects and this may occur with the normal use of TRI-PROFEN. These include:

• stomach upset including nausea (feeling sick), stomach pain or cramps, heartburn,             
   diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, wind, loss of appetite
• buzzing or ringing in the ears
• dizziness, headache, nervousness
• rash, itchiness
• swelling of the ankles or feet (oedema)

Stop taking TRI-PROFEN and tell your doctor immediately or go to casualty at the nearest hospital if any of the following happen:

• yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
• vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• bleeding from your back
   passage (rectum), black sticky
bowel motions (stools) or bloody diarrhoea
• swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficultly in swallowing or               breathing                                                                                                                                • asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath
• pain or tightness in the chest
• sudden or severe itching, skin rash, hives
• bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, reddish or purple blotches under the skin.

This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Others may occur in some people and there may be some side effects not yet known.

Tell your doctor if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell while you are taking, or soon after you have finished taking TRI-PROFEN, even if it is not on this list.

How to store TRIPROFEN

Keep your tablets where children cannot reach them and in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.

If your medicine has passed its expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any tablets that are left over.

Product Description

TRI-PROFEN is a round white tablet marked 3M on one side. TRIPROFEN is available in packs of 24 and 48 tablets.

Each tablet contains 200 mg of ibuprofen. TRI-PROFEN also contains lactose, maize starch,
sodium starch glycollate, povidone, magnesium stearate, purified talc, colloidal anhydrous silica, hypromellose, diethyl phthalate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carnauba wax and titanium dioxide (171).

TRI-PROFEN tablets are gluten free

Sponsor

TRI-PROFEN (AUST R 58581) is made in Australia by:

3M Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited

(ACN 000 222 408)

9-15 Chilvers Road
Thornleigh NSW 2120

This information was updated in August 1999



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