Nuprin must be taken in the nude!-Important update-04/25/01
Written: Apr 02 '01 (Updated Apr 25 '01)
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Pros: Fast and reliable pain relief, easy to take
Cons: Hard for me to find sometimes
The Bottom Line: Phenomenal pain reliever (for me). Read the
information on the packaging, and if no contraindications, I recommend it highly.
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| Suzer's Full Review: Nuprin Pain Relief Formula |
You must think I am merely trying to get your attention by saying that the Nuprin. pain relief product must be taken while naked. Well, of course I am, and it worked didn’t it? Heh, heh. But seriously, I am going to get down to the bare facts in this review, so there is an itsy bitsy nuance of truth, if one wanted to stretch things just a tad.
Anyway, on to the review. As a woman in good standing (sitting at the moment perhaps), trust me when I tell you I have had severe menstrual cramps since my pre-teen years, and that has continued to this day. Well, a week or so ago. Yeah, yeah, guys, TMI, I know (that’s too much information, for those less informed). I also get sinus headaches once in a while that totally knock me out. Walking hurts. Thinking? I think not. It can make me feel sick to my stomach, and can be almost debilitating. Fortunately, it isn’t very frequent, but when it does occur, you’ll want to avoid me. Even my cats go hide in the litter box, and cover their eyes with their paws. Like, don’t even come near us. MEOW, SPFFFT! HISS~! Perhaps, you get the drift.
For the female stuff, the products recommended to alleviate the problem, i.e. Midol, don’t do a thing for me. They never have, and probably never will. For the sinus problems, I’ve tried many over-the-counter products but the ones that don’t cause snooziness, don’t work either. The ones causing snooziness, well, they make me snoozy. While Snoozy Suzi sounds like a cheap doll you can pick up for your kidlets at a toy store, it doesn’t cut it when I have things I need to accomplish, and I feel crummy.
Enter Nuprin (drum roll, and a little tear jerking violin). It is a life saver for me. That may be exaggerated, but it kills the pain for me, and just about the only product that does. It is, by the way, manufactured by Bristol Myers, the same people who make Excedrin.
Packaging and bottle:
My current little bottle of Nuprin contains 36 coated tablets, 200 mg, is in a tamper proof bottle. It is for households without young children. The box is white, has Nuprin in bold black letters, a handsome and studly red stripe across the box, says everyday value in yellow, and a tiny yellow picture of a yellow tablet also on the package. The bottle is easy to open. No struggling to read instructions, or hire a handy-person to open the bottle when you already have a scream-worthy headache. Remember though to check the packaging, and not purchase this particular bottle if you have young kids, or extremely smart pets or spouses (kidding about the spouses).
Indications as noted on the package:
For the temporary relief of headaches, muscular aches, arthritis, toothache, backache, minor aches and pains associated with the common cold, menstrual cramps (see I told you) and reduces fever.
How much should you take:
First of all, don’t take the product, and then read the directions later (uh, my trick).
Adults take one tablet every four to six hours as long as you have symptoms. You may take two tablets if you wish, but don’t take more than six in twenty four hours unless your doctor has instructed you to do so. Take with milk or food if you have an upset stomach. The product should not be given to children under twelve years of age.
Ingredients:
Ibuprophen, carnauba wax, cornstarch, D&C yellow #10, FD&C #6, and others.
Possible allergic reactions may include:
hives, swelling, asthma, shock. Do not take if you have had previous allergic reactions to OTC pain relievers. If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking immediately, and consult your physician.
Read all directions before taking the product:
If in doubt, ask your doctor before taking.
So, enough with the warnings, how does this work?:
I love Nuprin. Within about twenty minutes of taking this product, my pain is normally gone. This may be similar (same strength, same ingredients apparently) to other products but for whatever reason (placebo, psychosomatic??) this is the one that works for me, and
the one I search for high and low. I do have to take it at the first sign of a sinus headache or cramping, for full pain relief. If I have to settle I do, but this is my OTC pain killer of choice. Of course, everyone is individual, but I suggest you try Nuprin, and see if it works for you.
What don’t I like-there has to be something:
I don’t like the difficulty in finding the stores which carry it. Of course, my memory being what it is lately, I never remember who has it, and who doesn’t. Also, while I don’t like hassling with the tricky-to-open bottles (as my kids are grown), I always carry Nuprin in my purse, and it frequently spills out. Drives me nuts! Then I have to search for the tiny little yellow tablets all over the bottom of my purse. Grrrrrrr, etc. There has to be a happy-medium, easy to open, but not that easy to open.
Final relief, I mean final thoughts:
Again, read the instructions before purchasing (bring your magnifying glass). Who knows, you may get a job offer to be a private investigator. This product works best for me, better than any other OTC product and better than some prescriptions (though I rarely take prescription medications). Take at the first indication of headache or
cramps or toothache, or comparable pain, for full results.
The product works wonderfully for me, but everyone differs. It is sometimes difficult to find at stores. I wish it was carried by all major grocery stores and drug stores, but it is not, and I hate settling for something less effective.
That’s all folks (except for the note). Check out Nuprin! Alleviate your headaches (well, the ones that can be eliminated by medication).
Note:
I am aware that Nuprin, Motrin, Advil and others, all are supposed to be the same, other than obviously the name, color, packaging, shape.
As stated in the body of this review, I can only state that when I use the others I do not receive the same relief. Perhaps I should be taken away in a strait jacket. I am certainly not a doctor, nurse or scientist.
I have contacted Bristol Myers, and am asking for validation or contradiction of the above. Please be on alert for an update of this update. There will be a siren sound from your computer at that time! Uh, right.
News from Bristol Myers:
Hi Again -
Nuprin does contain the same ingredients as Motrin (except the dye) as I previously mentioned. Since I am only familiar with Nuprin, I would not be able to say with certainty that any other Ibuprofen containing product will give you the same exact results.
Nuprin was discontinued during the first quarter of 2001. According to our records, there should still be some 150's size bottles out in distribution. The supply of the smaller bottles has been depleted.
Thanks,
Michele
Thanks for reading and have a terrific day!
~~~Suzi~~~
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