Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel is an anti-inflammatory painkiller applied to and absorbed through the skin. It is used to treat the following conditions involving the musculoskeletal system: backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, sprains, strains, neuralgia, and pain relief in common arthritic conditions. The active ingredient in the product is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and reduces swelling and inflammation.

Key features:

• Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel is an anti-inflammatory painkiller applied to the skin.
• Treats back pain, muscle and joint pain, sprains, strains, nerve pain and arthritis.
• For adults, elderly, and children over 12 and can be used under 12 with a doctor's recommendation.
• Active ingredient is ibuprofen, which reduces pain and inflammation.
• Low risk of side effects due to topical application.
• Provides targeted pain relief to specific areas.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel?

Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel is an anti-inflammatory painkiller applied to the skin and is used to treat the following conditions involving the musculoskeletal system: backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, sprains, strains, neuralgia and common arthritic conditions. It is recommended for use by adults, the elderly, and children over the age of 12 years and may also be used by children under 12 with a doctor's recommendation. The active ingredient in the product is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and reduces swelling and inflammation.

What is the active ingredient in Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel and how does it work?

The active ingredient, ibuprofen, is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which helps to reduce pain and inflammation by working on the body's inflammatory response, this way it helps to relieve pain and reduce swelling caused by the conditions involving the musculoskeletal system such as backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, sprains, strains and neuralgia, as well as common arthritic conditions.

How long can I use Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel?

You should not use Ibuleve Maximum Strength gel for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Can I use Ibuleve Maximum Strength gel on broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin?

No, you should not use Ibuleve Maximum Strength gel on broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.

Can I use Ibuleve Maximum Strength gel with other medications?

It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medications, especially blood pressure-lowering drugs and anticoagulants.

Ibuprofen 10.0% w/w

Lightly apply 2 to 5cm of gel (50 to 125mg ibuprofen) over the affected area. Massage gently until absorbed. Wash hands after use, unless treating them.

Repeat as required, up to three times daily, or as instructed by your doctor.

Unless recommended by a doctor, medical advice should be sought about continued treatment if symptoms persist for more than a week.

Don't apply or spray Ibuleve Maximum Strenght gel to broken, damaged, infected or diseased areas of skin.

Take care to avoid getting Ibuleve in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.

Don't cover the area being treated with airtight or waterproof dressings, as these will increase the absorption of ibuprofen into the body and may increase the risk of side effects.

If you experience any side effects from this medicine, in particular a rash, stop using it and seek medical advice.

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction, for example an asthma attack, itchy rash (urticaria), swelling of the face, tongue or throat, or nasal inflammation (rhinitis), after taking aspirin, ibuprofen or other related painkillers (NSAIDs).

Do not use Ibuleve Maximum Strenght gel and consult your pharmacist or your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Using this gel on your skin may occasionally cause a skin rash, itching or irritation at the application site. If you find Ibuleve irritates your skin, stop using it and ask your pharmacist for advice.

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