Flarin Joint and Muscular Pain Relief 200mg Ibuprofen – 12 Soft Capsules

What are Flarin joint and Muscular Pain Relief Capsules?
Flarin Joint and Muscular Pain Relief capsules are a painkiller that can be used to treat a range of aches and pains. These easy-to-swallow capsules contain 200mg of the active ingredient ibuprofen which works to relieve pain and inflammation in the joints. 
 
What causes joint and muscular pain?
Joint pain is a very common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common causes of joint and muscular pain are injury and arthritis. Injuries caused by an accident or sport can cause pain in the joint or muscle for a while after the event, as the injury is healing. In older people, joint pain that becomes steadily worse over time is usually a sign for osteoarthritis.
 
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in your joints which can make mobility and some everyday tasks difficult. The severity of symptoms can fluctuate depending on activity levels and the weather. In more severe cases of osteoarthritis, the symptoms can be experienced continuously. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it commonly affects the knees, hips and small joints in your hands. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
Joint tenderness
Increased pain and stiffness when your joints have not moved in a while
Joint appearing slightly larger or ‘knobbly’
A grating or crackling sound or sensation in the joint
Limited range of movement
Weakness and muscle wasting
 
How can Flarin help to relieve joint and muscular pain?
Flarin contains the active ingredient, Ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs which are used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and relieve high temperatures. Ibuprofen works by reducing the hormones that are responsible for pain and swelling in the body. This product can be used to treat a variety of aches and pains, including:
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Back pain
Neuralgia
Migraine
Headache
Dental pain
Period pain
Feverishness
Cold and flu symptoms
 
How to use Flarin capsules
Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do NOT chew or crush. For adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12, take 1-2 capsules up to 3 times a day as required.
Warnings
Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do NOT take more than 6 capsules in any 24 hour period.
Flarin is intended for short-term use only and you should take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary to relieve your symptoms.
For those aged 18 and over – do NOT take this medicine for longer than 10 days, unless instructed to do so by a doctor.
For those aged between 12 and 18 – if this product is needed for longer than 3 days or symptoms worse, seek medical advice from your GP
If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
 
When NOT to use this product
Do NOT take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if you:
Have had a worsening of asthma, allergic rash or itchy, runny nose when taking similar medicines
Have or have had 2 or more occurrences of a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
Ever had stomach bleeding or a perforation due to NSAIDs
Are already taking other drugs that belong the NSAID group of medicines
Are taking aspirin at doses above 75mg daily
Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
Suffer from severe heart, liver or kidney disease
Seek advice from a doctor or a Chemsit4U pharmacist BEFORE taking this product if you:
Are elderly, as you may be more likely to suffer from side effects
Have or have had asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke or problems with the heart, liver, kidney or bowels
Are allergic to other painkillers
Suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus (a chronic rheumatic disease)
Suffer from an allergy
Suffer from inflammation of the intestines
Are on a low dose of aspirin (up to 75mg daily)
Are a smoker
Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
Are 12-18 years old and have not been drinking fluids or have reduced fluid levels due to continuous vomiting or diarrhoea, as there is a risk of kidney damage.
 
Can I take other medicines with Flarin?
Flarin Joint and Muscular Pain Relief may affect or be affected by some other medicines including:
Other painkillers (or other NSAIDs)
Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory) which can increase the risk of side effects in the stomach, including bleeding
Serotonin Reuptakes Inhibitors and Lithium (for treating depression, bipolar and mania)
Cardiac glycosides (for treating heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia)
Methotrexate (for treating anti-cancer and psoriasis)
Zidovudine (for treating HIV/AIDs)
Cyclosporine (prevents rejection after organ transplants
Mifepristone (emergency contraceptive) – Do NOT take this product for 8-12 days after taking mifepristone as it can reduce its effect
Tacrolimus (prevent rejection after organ transplants and can be used to treat so…