Nurofen - How long can you take for?

The_Taxman · 12-02-2025 12:30PM #1

So I have bursitis in my ankle from an impact injury, when I take nurofen plus the pain goes away.

I know the leaflets and guidelines say not to take for more than 3 days, but when I asked the pharmacy assistant she said they can be taken ongoing.

I wasn’t too convinced and am just checking if anyone has advice on longer term ibuprofen?

Thanks

Gremlinertia · 12-02-2025 07:13PM

If the plus is the one with codeine be very cautious, it can hook some people very quietly, if it's not I think still consult another pharmacist or better again GP (I know, cost and availability are big issues)

StormForce13 · 12-02-2025 07:35PM

The leaflet explicitly states:

If you need to use this medicine continuously for more than 3 days, see your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than 3 days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than 3 days it can make them worse.

Do you really think that the pharmacy assistant would know more about the dosage limits than the manufacturer?

watchclocker · 12-02-2025 07:41PM

Pharmacy assistant told you codeine could be taken ongoing?

She needs a talking to

Talk to your GP about stronger but less addictive painkillers

apache · 12-02-2025 08:09PM

What kind of course do Pharmacy Assistants take? Most of them haven't a clue.

They do give you a grilling if you want to buy any codeine based products though. That's drilled into them. I wouldn't be asking any advice off them.

Gremlinertia · 12-02-2025 08:15PM

I missed the word assistant, anyway closing thread as it's been answered comprehensively

Grem

Nurofen - How long can you take for?

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