Period Pain

When once a month is too much

Once upon a time, period pain meant putting your plans on hold, crawling into bed with a hot water bottle and shutting the door to the world. Not anymore! We’ve a range of Nurofen products to help release you from the gripe of monthly stomach cramps. You’ll find two popular choices below, as well as more details on period pain and alternative therapies.

Nurofen Period Pain Heat Patches

Nurofen Period Pain Heat Patches can help provide up to 8 hours of drug free relief from period pain and associated radiating backache. The patches are small and discreet and shaped to fit the abdomen and lower back. They are easy to use too – simply adhere to the inside of underwear in the abdomen or lower back area. Nurofen Period Pain Heat Patches work in two ways, by increasing blood flow to the affected area and by relaxing cramping muscles.

- Nurofen Tablets “Mobile Pack”
- Nurofen Extra Strength Liquid Capsules

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Nurofen Tablets “Mobile Pack”

Taking pain out
Sleek, click-top case containing 12 Nurofen Tablets specifically designed to ease pain when you’re on the move.
Always read the label.
Contains ibuprofen.

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What you need to know

Period pain is uncomfortable and unavoidable. But there are still ways of lessening the pain and easing it. We explain exactly what causes it and what to do if the pain gets too much to bear.

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Alternative Pain Relief

As well as taking a traditional painkiller, you could also try complementary therapy. Please talk to your doctor first.

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