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Last updated 4th June 2025

The Pain of Headache Pain

Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain, with most people experiencing a headache at least once in their life.1 Just because they are common, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take them seriously. Headaches don’t just cause pain for some people, they can also cause financial burden through lost work and productivity.2 That can add up to more than just a pain in the head.2

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The Pain of Headache Pain

In this article:

What Causes Headaches?

Precipitating factors that can trigger headaches include:3

  • Dehydration
  • Poorly designed workstations
  • Stress
  • Certain foods or missed meals
  • Hormonal factors

How Nurofen Quickzorb Works

When you are experiencing pain, you want a pain reliever that will provide fast relief. For effective and fast pain relief, choose Nurofen Quickzorb.4 It is a fast absorbing, anti-inflammatory pain reliever, suitable for temporary relief of headache and other types of pain.4

Nurofen Quickzorb formulation contains ibuprofen lysine, a type of active ingredient that assists in the fast absorption of ibuprofen into the bloodstream.4 Nurofen Quickzorb provides faster absorption than standard Nurofen tablets.4 

Nurofen Quickzorb can be taken on an empty stomach.5 It is effective in the temporary relief of pain and/or inflammation associated with:

  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • Tension headaches
  • Muscular pain
  • Cold & flu symptoms
  • Period pain
  • Dental pain
  • Sinus pain
  • Back pain
  • Arthritic pain

Nurofen Quickzorb also reduces fever.

Australians can get a fast absorbing pain reliever thanks to Nurofen Quickzorb.

Available in a range of Pack sizes: 12 caplets, 24 caplets, 48 caplets and 96 caplets in Australia.

Available in a range of Pack sizes: 12 caplets and 24 caplets in New Zealand.

This article is for general information only and not intended as a substitute for medical advice. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health-related matters, always consult your healthcare professional.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. 

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References:

  1. Rizzoli, P. and Mullally, W.J. (2018) Headache. The American Journal of Medicine 131: 17–24.
  2. World Health Organization. Headache disorders. Available at: https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders (accessed 13 April 2020).
  3. Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Headache. Availavle at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/headache (accessed 18 May 2020).
  4. Miles, L., et al. (2018). Predicting rapid analgesic onset of ibuprofen salts compared with ibuprofen acid: Tlag, Tlow, Tmed, and a novel parameter, TCmaxRef. Current Medical Research and Opinion 34(8) 1483-1490.
  5. Australian Medicine Handbook. Ibuprofen Monograph.

First published: 20th May 2021

Last updated: 4th June 2025

Important information

This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

This article is for general information only and not intended as a substitute for medical advice. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health-related matters, always consult your health professional.

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