Do not take Combogesic Tablets Pack of 16 if you:
- Are allergic to ibuprofen, paracetamol, or any other ingredients.
- Have or have ever had bleeding in your stomach or bowel or bloody diarrhoea.
- Have a peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer), a recent history of one, or had peptic ulcers before.
- Are taking any other medicines containing paracetamol or ibuprofen, high dose aspirin (above 75mg each day), or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors.
- Regularly drink large quantities of alcohol.
- Have severe heart failure, liver failure, or kidney failure.
- Have cerebrovascular or other active bleeding.
- Have blood-clotting disturbances (reduced numbers of platelets in the blood).
- Have asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
- Are in the last three months of pregnancy.
- Are under 18 years old.
- If your pain has already been relieved by using either ibuprofen or paracetamol individually.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Combogesic Tablets Pack of 16 if you:
- Have heart problems including heart failure, angina, or have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, peripheral artery disease, or any kind of stroke.
- Have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or stroke, or if you are a smoker.
- Have liver disease, hepatitis, kidney disease, or difficulty urinating.
- Are a heavy drinker or drug user.
- Have allergies to any other medicines containing aspirin, other NSAID medicines, or any other substances listed in the patient leaflet.
- Are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding, or plan to breast-feed.
- Currently have an infection.
- Plan to have surgery.
- Are elderly.
- Have or have had other medical conditions including: heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcer or any other stomach problems; vomiting blood or bleeding from back passage; asthma; vision problems; tendency to bleed or other blood problems; bowel or intestinal problems such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease; swelling of ankles or feet; diarrhoea; inherited genetic or acquired disorder of certain enzymes that manifest with either neurological complications or skin problems (porphyria); smallpox; autoimmune disease such as Lupus erythematosus.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages when taking this medication as it may lead to liver damage.
Anti-inflammatory/pain-killer medicines like ibuprofen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke, particularly when used at high doses. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment (3 days).
If you experience any serious side effects such as fever, generally feeling unwell, nausea, stomach ache, headache, stiff neck, vomiting blood, or any skin reactions (rash, blisters, swelling of face/lips/tongue), STOP TAKING this medicine and seek immediate medical attention.
This product contains lactose monohydrate. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this product.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, so it is essentially 'sodium-free'.
