Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief Max Strength 10% Gel 40g

Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief Max Strength Gel

Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief Max Strength 10% Gel treats a number of painful conditions affecting the joints including backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries. The active ingredient is ibuprofen which reduces pain and inflammation.

Directions

Adults: Squeeze 2 to 5cm of gel from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed. Each dose contains 50mg to 125mg ibuprofen. Use up to four times a day, ensuring that you leave at least 4 hours between applications.
Children under 12 years: Not recommended.

Wash hands after each application unless they are the site of treatment. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or worsen at any time, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 10% w/w
• Other Ingredients: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (E1525), Sodium Hydroxide (E524), Benzyl Alcohol (E1519_, Isopropyl Alcohol, Purified Water.

Cautions

• Do not use in the mouth or take it by mouth.
• Use near cuts or grazes or under dressings such as plasters.
• Do not use it on the genital area.
• Do not let the gel come into contact with your eyes. If it does, rinse thoroughly and consult a doctor.
• Take care when using this product to protect the treated area from sunlight exposure.

• If you are in the last three months of pregnancy.
• If you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or any of the ingredients in this medicine.
• If you have had previous allergic reactions (e.g. asthma, runny nose, swelling, rash) when taking ibuprofen, aspirin or similar medicines.
• In chlildren under 12 years.
• On broken or damaged skin.
  
  

• If you are taking aspirin or any other pain relieving medication.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you suffer from ulcers, or have problems with your stomach.
• If you have asthma.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
  
  

• Medicines to lower blood pressure (e.g. atenolol).
• Medicines to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin).
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs - used for inflammation and pain.

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