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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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

Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012. Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised October 2010.Ibuprofen gel is a topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory gel to relieve pain and inflammation in your body. It is most commonly used for the relief of: You can buy most types of ibuprofen from pharmacies and supermarkets. Some types are only available on prescription.

You're less likely to have side effects when you apply ibuprofen to your skin than with tablets, capsules, granules or liquid because less gets into your body. But you may still get the same side effects, especially if you use a lot on a large area of skin. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have experienced problems with aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers (including when taken by mouth). Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel 5%. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012. 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: Ibuleve Speed Relief 5% spray. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised November 2010. Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibugel Forte 10%. Dermal Laboratories Ltd. Revised October 2007. Putting too much ibuprofen on your skin is unlikely to cause problems. If you swallow the gel, mousse or spray If you get repeated indigestion stop taking ibuprofen and see your doctor as soon as possible. If you need something to ease the discomfort, try taking an antacid, but do not put off going to the doctor. 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 the 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 or asthma should seek medical advice before using Ibuprofen gel as should patients already taking other painkillers.

You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling. Neonates, infants born prematurely, those with low birth weight, those with an unstable gastrointestinal function or who have serious illnesses may require special consideration. For any infant, if a drug is prescribed to the nursing mother, it should be at the lowest practical dose and for the shortest time. When drug administration is unavoidable and breastfeeding is to continue, minimisation of exposure of the infant to the drug may sometimes be achieved by timing the maternal doses to just after a feeding episode. Infants exposed to drugs via breast milk should be monitored for unusual signs or symptoms. Interactions between the drug received by the infant from the mother's milk and medication prescribed for the infant should also be considered, for example, when the drug given to the infant may prevent metabolism of the drug received via breast milk.

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Ibuprofen takes 1 to 2 days to work when putting it directly onto your skin. Always test ibuprofen gel on a small area first, and use 1-4 cm of product in each application. Apply the gel as a thin layer over the affected area and gently rub the gel in until it is completely absorbed. Do not use more gel than is recommended, and make sure you wash your hands after use! If you take ibuprofen 3 times a day, leave at least 6 hours between doses. If you take it 4 times a day, leave at least 4 hours between doses.

It is strongly recommended that the UK National Poisons Information Service be consulted on cases of suspected or actual overdose where there is doubt over the degree of risk or about appropriate management. 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. Repeat these steps up to 3 times a day but no more. Do not use your ibuprofen gel more than once every 4 hours. If the pain or swelling continues after using the gel for 2 weeks then book an appointment with your doctor. Ibuprofen gel vs. tablets It takes 20 to 30 minutes to work if you take it by mouth, and 1 to 2 days to work if you put it on your skin. Applying ibuprofen to your skin can sometimes cause your skin to become more sensitive than normal to sunlight. Speak to your doctor if this is a problem. Serious side effectsAlways take ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules and liquid with food or a drink of milk to reduce the chance of an upset stomach. Do not take it on an empty stomach.