Nurofen Muscular Pain Relief Gel
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IBUPROFEN 5%
'Please read al of this leaflet carefuly before you start to take your j
'medicine. Keep this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
|1. What is Nurofen Muscular Pain Relief Gel for?
(Nurofen Muscular Pain Relief Gel belongs to a group of medicines known as non steroidal i
'inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). It is gently rubbed into the skin i* to relieve pain, reduce local heat swelling and inflammation
(2. Before you use Nurofen Muscular Pain Relief Gel Do not use this product if you:
|* are alergic or sensitive to a ny of the ingredients (listed in section 6), to aspirin or other pain relievers ' knawr i a s r 10 rasteroida I anti-infla mmatory d mgs [ N SA| Ds)
i* have ever had an asthma attack, rash or runny nose after taking aspirin or any NSAlDs | |> are under 14 years old.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you: j
i* suffer from asthma
|> are talcing aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSA|D pain relievers i
|* are pregnant. I
13. Haw to use
(For cutaneous use (use on the skin] only When First opening the tube, check Hint the tube seal is not i 'broken. To break seal, press against ihe point hidden in the top surface of the oaf:.
(Adults and children 14 years and over
(Squeeze 4 to 10 cm of gel onto the affected a rea, then replace the cap. i
'Gently rub Ihe gel in until it is absorbed - then wash your I lands straight away. i(This represents a dose af 50 - 125 mg of Ibupnofen). Do not exceed the stated dose
(Do not
'■ Apply more gel within four hours, i* Apply it more than four limes in 24 hours.
(■ Use it on bioken oi inflamed skin, on the lips, genital area or near the eyes. i
(» Cover the area with bandages, dressings or plasters
(Tiiis gel is for external use only.
'Length of treatment |
ilf your symptoms worsen or if there is no improvement after 2 weeks treatment, talk to your doctor.
(Stop using Hie gel if you develop a rash (see section 4).
If the gel is swdawed by mistake
may cause an upset swallows the gel, talk to
ilf the gel is swallowed, rinse the mouth out with water. Swallowing the ael [stomach. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If a child [your doctor straight away.
14, Side effects
[Like all medicines Nunofen Muscular Pain Relief Gel can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
iTelyo ur doctor if you are concerned about any of the following effects or have any other effects. [• mild reddening, tingling or itching where you have applied the gel stomach pain or indigestion.
[Seek mediccJ help at once if you develop any of the following rare reactions
]• unexplained wheeziness, shortness of breath, onset of asthma, swel ling of the face, lips or tongue,
i d ifficu Ity swa Hewing or breathi ng
i» serious skin reactions such as itchy rashes, inflammation, swelling, peeling or cracking of the skin,
[ raised red patches with blistering.
5. How to store
[Store below 25 °C.
[Do not use after the 'Use Before' date printed on the container 'Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
[6. Further information
The active ingredient (which makes the gel work) is ibuprofen 5% w/w. The gel also contains: Purified water, Isopropyl alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide.
[It is available in a 35g size.
•If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist, who will give you further information.
Marketing Authorisation Holder: Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd, Slough, SL1 4AQ
Product licence number: PL 00063/0706
Leaflet revised: April 2012.