What Nurofen Cold & Flu is and what it is used for Nurofen Cold & Flu Relief contains ibuprofen and phenylephrine hydrochloride, which are effective in relieving the symptoms associated with colds and flu, including relief of aches and pains, sore throats, headache, nasal congestion (blocked nose) and lowering of temperature. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is effective against aches and pains (including headache), swelling and can also reduce a fever. Phenylephrine hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces swelling in the passages of the nose, relieving nasal congestion and reducing the pressure which may cause a headache. see more on Common Cold   Before you use Nurofen Cold & Flu Do not take Nurofen Cold & Flu if you: • are allergic to ibuprofen, phenylephrine hydrochloride or any other ingredients of this medicine or to aspirin or other painkillers • have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding • have had a worsening of asthma, skin rash, itchy runny nose or facial swelling when previously taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines • have had gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation when previously taking NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) • are taking other NSAID painkillers • are taking more than 75mg of aspirin a day. If you are on low-dose aspirin (up to 75mg daily) speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine • have severe liver or kidney problems • have heart problems, high blood pressure or blood coagulation disorder • have breathing difficulties • have an overactive thyroid • are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a medicine called monoamine oxidase inhibitor (usually used to treat depression) • are in the last 3 months of pregnancy • are under 12 years old • have an enlarged prostate How to take Nurofen Cold & Flu Nurofen Cold & Flu tablets must be taken with water and swallowed whole. It is important to drink plenty of fluids when suffering from colds and flu. Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: This medicine is for short-term use only. Take the lowest dose for the shortest time necessary. Do not take Nurofen Cold & Flu Relief for longer than 10 days. If you do not get better, or get worse, talk to your doctor. They will tell you if it is safe to carry on taking the medicine. Take two tablets up to 3 times a day. Leave at least four hours between doses and do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 12 years. Ingredients Nurofen Cold & Flu tablets contains the active ingredients ibuprofen (200mg) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (5mg). The other ingredients are cellulose, sodium starch glycoate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, talc, Mastercote yellow (contains Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose (E464), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Quinoline Aluminium Lake (E104) and Sunset Yellow Aluminium Lake (E110)) and black printing ink (contains shellac, iron oxide black (E172) and propylene glycol) see our other Pain Relief Treatments