Ibuprofen 5% W/W Gel
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Patient Information Leaflet
IBUPROFEN GEL
(5%w/w) —
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
1. What Ibuprofen Gel is and what it is used for
Ibuprofen Gel is a pain relieving gel to be applied to the skin. It is used for the relief of
Rheumatic pain (pain caused by problems with muscles, tendons, joints or bones)
Muscular aches and pains Pain from strains and sprains Backache
Lumbago (lower back pain)
Fibrositis (muscle tenderness or stiffness).
Ibuprofen is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which provide effective pain relief and reduce both inflammation and swelling.
2. Before you use Ibuprofen Gel Do not use Ibuprofen Gel if you:
have an allergy to ibuprofen or any of the ingredients in Ibuprofen Gel
(see end of Section 2 and Section 6) have an allergy to aspirin or other pain-relieving medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including those you take orally by mouth have asthma and know that aspirin or NSAIDs may bring on an asthma attack, a runny nose (rhinitis), itching or rashes are more than 6 months pregnant are breast-feeding
have broken skin or your skin is infected or inflamed.
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
If you have any further questions ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Ibuprofen Gel carefully to get the best results from it.
You must see a doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks.
If any of the side effects gets serious or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Ibuprofen Gel is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Ibuprofen Gel How to use Ibuprofen Gel
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ibuprofen Gel Further information
Do not use Ibuprofen Gel on:
• children under 14 years old
• your lips, nostrils, eyes, genital or anal areas, or other sensitive areas. If this occurs accidentally, wash away with plenty of clean water.
• the same area with other medicines that you put on the skin.
Ibuprofen Gel is only for use on the skin.
Do not take by mouth.
Take special care with Ibuprofen Gel
See your doctor before using Ibuprofen Gel if you:
• have ever had allergic symptoms such as skin rashes or itching caused by medicines or cosmetics
• have a kidney problem (now or in the past)
• have a stomach ulcer (now or in the past)
• are up to 6 months pregnant or think you might be pregnant
• are having problems conceiving or having fertility treatment.
Avoid getting Ibuprofen Gel on or near the eyes and other sensitive areas.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.
This includes medicines you have bought without a prescription.
See your doctor before using Ibuprofen Gel if you are taking:
• aspirin
• any other pain relieving medicine
• any other medicines regularly.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
See your doctor if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Do not use Ibuprofen Gel if you are more than 6 months pregnant.
Do not use Ibuprofen Gel if you are breast-feeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Ibuprofen Gel
Ibuprofen Gel contains:
• propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation.