Tescos Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength 10% W/W
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Information for the user
Ibuprofen Max Strength 10% Gel
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
Pierce tube seal with the point in the end of cap.
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How much to use |
How often to use |
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Adults and children of 14 years and over |
2-5cm of gel (50-125 mg of ibuprofen) on the affected area |
Every 4 hours, if you need to. Don’t use more than 4 times in 24 hours. |
Gently massage the gel into the affected area until it is absorbed.
Wash your hands as soon as you have used the gel.
Apply only to the skin.
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, lips or nose, or inflamed or broken skin.
Do not apply plasters or dressings over the gel.
Do not use on children under 14 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
Stop using the gel if a rash develops.
If symptoms worsen, or do not go away after 14 days talk to your doctor.
If you use too much: It is unlikely to cause any harm.
If anyone accidentally swallows some: If you accidentally swallow any gel, rinse out the mouth thoroughly and contact your doctor, or nearest hospital, as soon as possible. If swallowed, the gel may cause an upset stomach.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the gel.
See a doctor at once:
Unexplained wheezing (asthma), worsening of existing asthma, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, tongue, neck or throat (severe allergic reactions)
Allergic sxin reactions such as itchy, red, raised rash (which can sometimes be severe and include peeling, blistering, weeping and lesions of the skin)
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
• You must contact a pharmacist
or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 14 days
i What this medicine is for
' This medicine contains Ibuprofen which ! belongs to a group of medicines called ' non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | (NSAIDs), which act to relieve pain and i reduce inflammation (swelling).
I It can be used to relieve mild to 1 moderate pain and inflammation | (swelling) caused by backache, i rheumatic and muscular pain, pain from ] non-serious arthritic conditions, sprains, i strains, sports injuries and neuralgia.
! Before you use this medicine
j This medicine can be used by adults i and children of 14 years and over.
1 However, some people should not use j this medicine or should seek the advice i of their pharmacist or doctor first.
jXDo not use:
i« If you are allergic to ibuprofen or ' any other ingredients of the product |* If you have asthma, allergic runny nose i (rhinitis) or itchy, red, raised skin rash ] (urticaria) and have ever had a bad i reaction to aspirin, ibuprofen or other ' NSAIDS in the past j* On broken, damaged, diseased or i infected skin
j* If you are under 14 years of age,
i unless your doctor tells you to '• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding,
i unless your doctor tells you to
f Talk to your pharmacist or > doctor: i \
• If you have a stomach ulcer or an j i
ulcer in the intestine, or have had onei j in the past 1 ,
• If you have kidney problems j 1
• If you have asthma, or a history of asthma' j
• If you develop a rash when using the ] i gel - and do not apply any more gel i j Other important information ! > This gel may make your skin more ' j sensitive to sunlight. Keep treated j i areas out of direct sunlight, but do i j not cover with plasters or dressings. ] ,
If you use other medicines ; !
Before you use this gel, make sure ! j that you tell your pharmacist about 1 ! ANY other medicines you might be j ' using at the same time, particularly i j the following: ] i
• Aspirin, or other non-steroidal j i anti-inflammatory pain killers (if you i j t use these medicines with Ibuprofen 1 , ‘ gel you may notice more side effects) j 1
• Medicines to treat high blood ' j
pressure, or medicines to thin the j i blood (Ibuprofen gel may rarely affect i j these medicines) j ,
If you are unsure about interactions 1 I with any other medicines, talk to your j ' pharmacist. This includes medicines ' j prescribed by your doctor and j if medicine you have bought for j'
yourself, including herbal and 1 , homeopathic remedies. ! 1
/How to use this medicine ! '*
Check the tube seal is not broken before1 | first use. If it is, do not use the gel. j 1
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
• Stomach pain, heartburn
• Kidney problems (particularly in people with a history of kidney problems)
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Store below 25°C.
Store in the original package.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
The gel contains Ibuprofen 10% w/w, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the gel also contains ethylhydroxycellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, purified water.
The pack contains 30 g of gel.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Farmasierra Manufacturing S.L Carretera De Irun KM 26,200 28700 SAN Sebastian De Los Reyes Madrid Spain and Mercury Pharma Group Ltc| No. 1 Croydon 12-16 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 0XT UK. Marketing Authorisation held by Mercury Pharma Group Ltd No. 1 Croydon 12-16 Addiscombe Road Croydon CR0 0XTUK.
Leaflet prepared April 2012 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
3&-1Q-713.
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