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 often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. If you take too much ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules or liquid

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; 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). Ibuprofen 10% Gel is designed for topical (on the skin) application only. Never take the gel by mouth. 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. 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

If you forget to put it on

Summary of Product Characteristics: Fenbid 5% Gel. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012. Very rarely, the following side effects can happen with ibuprofen, although these are extremely uncommon with products such as Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength that are applied to the skin. If you experience any of the following, stop using this product immediately and tell your doctor: • Allergic reactions (particularly in people who have a history of asthma or allergic problems), such as: • unexplained runny nose and watery eyes, or, in more serious cases, asthma or aggravated asthma involving breathing difficulties, wheezing or chest tightness; • generalised allergic skin reactions involving itch, swelling, inflammation, redness and • other more serious generalised allergic reactions possibly involving unexplained nausea and vomiting, swollen eyes, face or tongue, difficulty swallowing, dizziness or light-headedness. 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. Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised October 2007.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including other medicines obtained without prescription. Because this product 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: Do not use more than the recommended dose. • Keep the gel away from the eyes, nose and mouth. Using other medicines • Interaction between this product and blood pressure lowering drugs and anticoagulants (medicines that stop blood clotting) is possible, in theory, although very unlikely. If you would like more advice about this, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. • If you are also taking aspirin or other NSAIDs by mouth, discuss this beforehand with your doctor or pharmacist because these may increase the risk of undesirable effects. If you're taking ibuprofen for a short-lived pain like toothache or period pain, you may only need to take it for a day or two.

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Summary of Product Characteristics: Fenbid Forte 10% Gel. 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. Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation: Treatment Options and Risk Assessment, 2nd edition (2007) ed. Schaefer, C., Peters, P. and Miller, R. Elsevier, London. 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. 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 Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel 5%. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012. Allergic reactions (particularly in people who have a history of asthma or allergic problems), such as: Do not use if you are allergic to Ibuprofen or any of the ingredients, aspirin, or any other painkillers. Do not use Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength: • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients in this product listed ; • 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 pregnant or breast-feeding; • on broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin; • if you have severe joint pain of recent onset that is not related to an injury or period of overuse; • if you feel ill, have a temperature or any other symptoms that accompany the pain.Before applying this product for the first time, make sure it is suitable for you to use: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 Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Speed Relief 5% spray. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised November 2010. 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. 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.