Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief 10% Ibuprofen Gel, Maximum Anti-Inflammatory Relief for Joint Pain, Sprains, Backache, Muscular Pains and Sports Injuries, 50 g

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Very rarely, susceptible patients may experience the following side effects with ibuprofen, but these are extremely uncommon when ibuprofen is administered topically. If they occur, treatment should be discontinued: Driving and using machinery Using this product is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machinery Pregnancy and breast-feeding You should not use this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel 5%. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012.Adults and children of 12 years and over: Use 2 to 5 cm of gel (50 to 125mg of ibuprofen) on the affected area every 4 hours, if you need to. Don’t use more than 4 times in any 24 hours. Squeeze out a 2 to 5 cm length of gel (50 to 125 mg ibuprofen) onto the affected area, enough to thinly cover it, then massage gently until absorbed.

Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised October 2010. If you are prescribed ibuprofen as a regular medicine and forget to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012.if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients in this product listed in Section 6; Because Ibuleve Maximum Strength is delivered through the skin, directly over the painful area, there is less risk of the complications that sometimes occur when ibuprofen (or a similar anti-inflammatory painkiller) is taken by mouth. However, in rare cases you may be at risk: If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using Ibuleve Maximum Strength immediately and tell your doctor: Like all medicines, Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Oral NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, can sometimes be associated with renal impairment, aggravation of active peptic ulcers, and can induce allergic bronchial reactions in susceptible asthmatic patients. Although systemic absorption of topically applied ibuprofen is less than for oral dosage forms, these complications can occur in rare cases. For these reasons, patients with an active peptic ulcer, a history of kidney problems, asthma or intolerance to aspirin or ibuprofen taken orally should seek medical advice before using the gel. Ibuprofen is part of the NSAIDs group of medicines, which provide effective pain relief and reduce both inflammation and swelling. Ibuprofen gel is applied directly to the skin on the area where you are experiencing pain or inflammation, and is absorbed through the skin to reduce inflammation at the point of pain. If you need to take ibuprofen for more than 6 months, your doctor may prescribe a medicine to protect your stomach from any side effects. If you forget to take ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules or liquid To make Ibuleve Maximum Strength easier and more economical to use, a yellow tube squeezer key has been provided. Once fitted to the tube, simply turning the key will dispense the gel more easily for patients who experience difficulties in squeezing tubes. For economy, the key will also help expel the last few grams of Ibuleve Maximum Strength when the tube is nearly empty.Do not apply more than 15 cm of gel in any 24 hour period. • Wash hands after use, unless treating them. • Carry on using the gel in this way for up to two weeks (or longer if recommended by your doctor), until your condition gets better Patients with asthma, an active peptic ulcer or history of kidney problems should consult their doctor before use, as should patients already taking aspirin or other painkillers. To use the gel (for adults, the elderly and children over 12 years old): • Use the gel up to three times a day, leaving at least four hours between applications. • Lightly apply the gel to intact skin over the painful area. • Squeeze out a 2 to 5 cm length of gel onto the affected area, enough to thinly cover it, then massage gently until absorbed. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

It is always best to consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking medication while pregnant. Do not use ibuprofen gel if you are more than 6 months pregnant, and do not use it if you are breastfeeding. What is the strongest ibuprofen gel? other more serious generalised allergic reactions possibly involving unexplained nausea and vomiting, swollen eyes, face or tongue, difficulty swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness. Unconsciousness could perhaps occur in the most serious cases. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist's advice, and the instructions that come with your medicine. Dosage and strength for tablets, capsules, granules and liquid Never use ibuprofen gel, mousse or spray on your eyes, mouth, lips, nose or genital area. It may make them sore. Do not put it on sore or broken skin. Summary of Product Characteristics: Fenbid Forte 10% Gel. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012.If you have pain all the time, your doctor may recommend slow-release ibuprofen tablets or capsules. You'll usually take these once a day in the evening or twice a day. Leave a gap of 10 to 12 hours between doses if you're taking ibuprofen twice a day. How to take tablets, capsules, granules and liquid Gently massage the ibuprofen into the painful area 3 or 4 times a day. Leave at least 4 hours between applications.