About your treatment When NOT to apply Ibuleve

About your treatment
The name of your treatment is Ibuleve Speed
Relief Gel. It contains 5% of ibuprofen as the
active ingredient. It also contains the inactive
ingredients IMS, carbomer, propylene
glycol, diethylamine and purified water.
This tube contains 40g of Ibuleve Speed
Relief Gel. It is a clear and colourless gel
that contains no fragrance . It is also
non-sticky and non-greasy.
Ibuprofen is a proven non-steroidal
gnti-jnflammatory ctrug (NSAID), which works
by relieving pain, reducing swelling and
easing inflammation. Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel
is designed to be rapidly absorbed into the
skin for effective relief at the point of pain.
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uK Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel is for the relief of
pain and inflammation in conditions SUCl1 as'
• Muscular backache
• Muscular pain
• Rl1eumatic pain
• Aches
• Pains
• Swellings
• Sprains
• Strains
• Sports injuries
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When NOT to apply Ibuleve
Speed Relief Gel
• If you are already taking aspirin or
other painkillers.
• Do not use if you are allergic to
any of its ingredients (as listed earlier).
For your safety
• Do not use if you have experienced
problems in the past with aspirin ,
ibuprofen or related painkillers
(including when taken by mouth),
especially where associated with a
history of astl1ma. allergic rhinitis
(nasal allergy) or urticaria (allergy of
the skin associateci with weals)
• Do not use if you are pregnant or
breast feeding .
• Keep away from broken skin. the eyes.
nose and mouth.
Before you apply Ibuleve
Speed Relief Gel
Make sure it is appropriate for you
to use Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel.
Because Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel is applied to
the skin , directly over the painful area. there is
less risk of the compli ~ ations that sometimes
arise when ibuprofen (or simi lar
anti-inflammatory painkillers) are taken by
mouth. However, there are certain categories
of patients who may be at risk in rare cases.
Do not use Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel in any of
the following cases without first seeking medical
adVice from a doctor or a pharmacist:
• If you have ever suffered from asthma.
• If you have a stomach ulcer (also called
a peptic or gastric ulcer).
• If you have ever suffered from kidney
problems.
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• Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel is for external
use only.
• Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel is not normally
recommended for use on children
under the age of 12 years, unless
Instructed by their doctor.
• Interaction between Ibuleve Speed Relief
Gel and blood pressure lowering drugs is
possible, in theory, although very unlikely.
• Where aspirin or other NSAID tablets
are taken concurrently. it is important
to bear in mind that these may increase
the inCidence of undesirable effects.
If you would like more advice. speak to
your doctor or a pharmacist.
Any overdose with ibuprofen applied to the
skin is extremely unliKely In case of severe
overdosage (for example if the gel IS
accidentally swallowed) symptoms include
headache, vomiting. drowsiness and low
blood pressure. and the patient should be
taken to a doctor or hospital straight away.
How to apply Ibuleve
Speed Relief Gel
Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel is for
external use only.
Unscrew the cap, turn It upside-down and
use the sharp pOint inside the cap to pierce
the tube membrane. Lightly apply a thin layer
of 4 to 10 cm of gel over the affected area.
Massage gently until absorbed. Wash hands
after use. unless treating them .
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contmued overlea
Re apply as rE qUlred. up to tWice l'lore
dally leaving 4 hours between applications.
0,] not apply more Ulan 30 cm of gel in any
24 'lOur period Do not exceed the stated
dose Do not use uncler protective waterproof
dresc"nqs. If your sY'np'oms persist for more
tran a few weeks. cOI'sult your doctor or a
pi1,Wl'cl st
• Kidney problems (particularly III people
who have a history of kidney disease),
SUCll as'
During your treatment
• decreased unne volume:
Like all medicines. Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel
can cause Side effects. although not everybody
gets them
Occasionally . mild Skill rashes. Itching or
Irritation can somelll'les occur at the site of
application. If thiS is ull1cceptable. or persists.
stop uSing the product and tell your doctol
or pharmaCIst.
Very rarely . the fOllowl'1g Side effects can
happen with Ibuprofen. rllt!'Jugll these are
t:xn r,E , ,Ii..)'" I V. I \Ith products such as
Ibuleve Speed Relief Cd tllat are applied to
the skin.
If you experience any of the following,
stop using Ibuleve Speed Relief Gel
immediately and tell ~ our doctor:
• loss of appetite / weigllt loss.
nausea and vOllllting, swollen eyes. face
or tongue difficulty swallOWing. diZZiness
or IIgl1t-l1eadedness Unconsciousness
could perllaps occur In the most serious
cases .
• swelling to abdomen .
• Problems with the digestive system
(particularly In people WllO have a Ilistory
of stomach ulcers elc), such as .
• stomacll pain
• heartburn / indigestion
If any of the Side efferts gets seriolls.
or If you not (l <lr y zirlp, effects not listed
Ir t:ll:, led Jt I; EJ5E' te I your doctor or
pharmaCist
How to store Ibuleve
Speed Relief Gel
• Allergic reaction s I Jart cularly In people
who have a history of lstilma or allergic
problems), such as.
TIllS prOlluC' should not be used after tile
EXPI)t rlat ~ sl own on tile folcl of the tube
• unexplained runny 'ase and watery
eyes. or, In more Sf mus cases asthma
or aggravated astl'l1a InvolVing breatlllng
difficulties. wheezln,; or chest tightness
Always replace tile cap tigl1tly after use
Do not ~tore n!Jove 25 C. Keep in a safe
place wilere ciliidren cannot see or reacil it
• generull.:ied dllc[IIC rio. 1 reaction!:.
I1volvlng Itch. swell 19 Inflammation,
redness and pe"r.cl! b. 31enng and Ilgllt
sensitivity'
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