Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Topical analgesic and anti-inflammatory for backache, pain of non-serious arthritic conditions, muscular pain, sprains, strains, sports injuries and neuralgia.
How to Use
Squeeze 4-10cm of the gel onto the affected area. Gently massage the gel into the skin until it’s absorbed. Do this up to 4 times a day, leaving at least 4 hours between each use.
Warnings
Do not use Fenbid Gel:
If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you are allergic to aspirin or similar medicines (e.g NSAIDs).
If you are asthmatic, or suffer from rhinitis (allergic runny nose) or urticaria (hives).
On broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenbid Gel, if you have any of the below:
Protect treated areas from direct sunlight to avoid any sensitivity reaction, e.g. a rash
If you suffer from bronchial asthma or any allergic disease
If you have had an ulcer or some other problem affecting your stomach or intestines in the past
If you have any kidney problems
If you develop a rash after using the gel stop using it any further
Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
FENBID GEL IS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
See patient information leaflet for more information
Ingredients
The active substance is ibuprofen.
Other ingredients are hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, purified water
