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.
For fast local relief of pain and inflammation conditions including backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, lumbago and fibrositis, and neuralgia. Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel is also for symptomatic relief of pain due to non-serious arthritic conditions.
How to Use
Apply the gel to the affected areas, up to three times daily, or as directed by the physician. On each occasion apply 2 to 5 cm gel (50 to 125 mg ibuprofen) to the affected area, and gently massage well into the skin, until completely absorbed. Wash hands after use unless treating them.
Unless recommended by a doctor, medical advice should be sought about continued treatment if symptoms persist for more than 7 days.
The same dosage and dosage schedule applies to all age groups, although the gel is not recommended for children under the age of 12 years, unless instructed by their doctor
Warnings
Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients or have previously shown hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, aspirin or related pain killers. Patients with asthma, an active peptic ulcer or a history of kidney problems, should seek medical advice before use, as should patients already taking aspirin or other pain killers.
Not to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Keep away from the eyes, nose and mouth.
Do not use on broken skin or under protective waterproof dressings.
Fire Hazard. Do not smoke or go near naked flames. Clothing and bedding with this product dried on them can catch fire easily.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Ingredients
Acyive Ingredients: Ibuprofen 10.0% w/w.
Also contains: IMS, Carbomer, Diethylamine and Purified Water..
See patient information leaflet for more advice.
