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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You may need to take ibuprofen for longer if you have a long-term health problem, such as rheumatoid arthritis. If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using this product immediately and tell your doctor: if you are asthmatic, or suffer from rhinitis (allergic runny nose) or urticaria (hives) and have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs in the past; If you are allergic to aspirin, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (you have ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)

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 experience any of the following side effects, stop using Ibuleve Maximum Strength immediately and tell your doctor: generalised allergic skin reactions involving itch, swelling, inflammation, redness and perhaps blistering and light sensitivity; 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. Each ibuprofen tablet or capsule contains 200mg, 400mg or 600mg of ibuprofen. Slow-release tablets and capsules contain 200mg, 300mg or 800mg of ibuprofen.

If you put on too much ibuprofen gel, mousse or spray

Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Speed Relief Max Strength Gel. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised June 2010. 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 as should patients already taking other painkillers. 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: Problems with the digestive system (particularly in people who have a history of stomach ulcers etc), such as:

If you're taking the tablet that melts in your mouth, put it on your tongue, let it dissolve and then swallow. You do not need to drink any water. Pregnancy and breast-feeding You should not use this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Unconsciousness could perhaps occur in the most serious cases. • Kidney problems (particularly in people who have a history of kidney disease), such as: • decreased urine volume; • loss of appetite / weight loss; • swelling to abdomen. • Problems with the digestive system (particularly in people who have a history of stomach ulcers etc), such as: • stomach pain; • heartburn / indigestion.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. if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients in this product listed in Section 6; 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 Putting too much ibuprofen on your skin is unlikely to cause problems. If you swallow the gel, mousse or spray Take ibuprofen granules by emptying the contents of the sachet into a glass full of water to make an orange flavoured fizzy drink, stir and drink straight away.

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? 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 Ibuprofen 10% Gel is designed for topical (on the skin) application only. Never take the gel by mouth. unexplained runny nose and watery eyes, or, in more serious cases asthma or aggravated asthma involving breathing difficulties, wheezing or chest tightness;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. This medicine contains 1.25 mg benzyl alcohol in each 125mg, which is equivalent to 0.01mg/mg. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.