Can Nurofen Plus Be Taken For Pain Due To Sprained Knee?

Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014

Question: I am taking clopidogrel 75 mg 2x day. I am out of my country (us) and have a sprained knee which is very painful. Can I take Nurofen Plus for a few days until I get home. I also take metoprolol tartrate 25 mg , hydrochlorothiazide 12 mg, lisinopril 10mg and lisinopril 10 mg for blood pressure

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Yes,you can take Nurofen plus tablets. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM It is sorry to hear about your injury. Yes,you can take Nurofen plus tablets.It contains two active ingredients, ibuprofen and codeine phosphate.Both are pain-relieving medicines. You can also take proton pump inhibitors like tablet pantoprazole 40 mg half hour before food for one week because ibuprofen may cause gastric irritation. You should take rest and protect the injured area. Apply ice or cold packs.Ice will reduce pain and swelling. Compression of the injured area with an elastic bandage will help in decreasing swelling. You should elevate the injured area on pillows while applying ice and when you are sitting or lying down.Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help in minimizing swelling. You should reduce stress on your sore knee by using a cane or crutch in the hand opposite your painful knee. Proper treatment can be done after clinical examination by a orthopedician.You may need few investigations like X-rays or MRI knee. You should continue taking anti hypertensive medicines. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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