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Headaches can suddenly appear from nowhere. In an instant, you feel excellent and the very next moment you feel like your head might explode. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), 50% of the global population especially adults suffer from headache disorders.16 There are different types of headaches, which Brufen Rapid® treats effectively such as:

Tension headache (Tension-type headache, TTH): A commonly observed type, which reportedly affects 70% of the world’s population (fewer than 15 days per month). This feels like a tight band has been tied up around the head and neck area.

Migraine: Migraine is noted in people who have reached puberty and affects people between 35 to 45 years of age the most. It is more common in women, because of hormonal influences. It’s added discomfort includes nausea, sensitivity to light and visual problems.16,17,18

Cluster headache: A rare severe type of headache, which feels like a piercing sensation in the head. It occurs, 1 in 1000 adults, begin without any warning and is more commonly seen in men.19

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHES?
Some of the primary headaches are due to inappropriate lifestyle habits such as: Consumption of processed meats (containing nitrates), changes in sleep habits, stress, lack of sleep, poor sleep posture, skipped meals, consumption of alcohol, red wine etc.20

HOW TO PREVENT HEADACHES?
Best way to prevent headaches is to consciously avoid its causes. Few ways to do so is by:

  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet.
  • Adequate exercise and sleep can help reduce tensions. Yoga and other relaxation techniques help to reduce stress.19
  • Regular relaxation, stretching your muscles at work or while travelling and quick massages to the neck and shoulder might help avoid headaches.21

HOW TO TREAT HEADACHES?
The following measures might provide help:21,22

  • Relax regularly by loosening neck muscles and shoulders.
  • Facial massages with or without essential oils.
  • Pain-relieving drugs, such as ibuprofen. The active ingredient ibuprofen is very popular because of its anti-inflammatory effect even in migraine, the so-called “inflammatory headache”.

WHY BRUFEN® FOR HEADACHES?
Brufen® (400 mg) is an effective as well as affordable solution for different types of headaches due to its unique action of directly targeting the source of pain.1 It is found to be very effective in treating frequent episodic tension-type headaches.22

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TARGETS PAIN DIRECTLY: Brufen® has proven to be more effective than either aspirin or paracetamol. It targets pain directly and provides fast relief.7-9

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8 HOUR RELIEF: Pain can be stressful and can thus affect everyday life. It is generally expected that a pain killer can help quickly relieve pain, at least for a day. Brufen® reduces fever up to 4-5 hours and symptoms up to 8 hours.7-9

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GENTLE ON STOMACH: Brufen® products contain the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is one of the most trusted and prescribed pain killers worldwide and easy to digest than some other NSAIDs, such as diclofenac, piroxicam, ketoprofen and azapropazone.8,9

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE  YOUR PHYSICIAN?
If the symptoms do not improve or last longer than three days, consult a physician. It is also necessary to seek medical advice with frequently recurrent headache symptoms.

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