WHAT IBULEVE PAIN RELIEF 5% SPRAY IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
This product is an anti-inflammatory painkiller applied to, and absorbed through, the skin.
It is for the treatment of the following conditions involving the musculoskeletal system:
- muscular backache
- muscular pain
- rheumatic pain
- aches
- pains
- swellings
- sprains
- strains
- sports injuries.
This product is recommended for use by adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years.
The active ingredient in this product is ibuprofen. This is one of a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen works by:
- relieving pain
- reducing swelling and inflammation.
The active ingredient is: ibuprofen (5% w/w).
Other ingredients: industrial methylated spirit, macrogol 300, macrogol cetostearyl ether (cetomacrogol 1000) and purified water.
Like all medicines, Ibuleve Pain Relief 5% Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Occasionally, mild skin rashes, itching or irritation can sometimes occur at the site of application.
If this is unacceptable, or persists, stop using the product and tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Very rarely, the following side effects can happen with ibuprofen, although these are extremely uncommon with products such as Pain Relief 5% Spray 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 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.
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.
Do not use Ibuleve Pain Relief 5% Spray:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients;
- 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:
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:
- if you have a stomach ulcer (also called a peptic or gastric ulcer);
- if you have ever had kidney problems;
- if you have ever had asthma;
- if you have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin or ibuprofen taken by mouth.
If any of the above apply to you, only use this product on advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings and precautions
Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
Take special care when using this product:
- This product is flammable. Do not spray it near flames or ignition sources.
- Use it only on the skin.
- Do not use on children under 12 years of age except on the advice of a doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken or irritated skin.
- Do not use under protective waterproof dressings.
- Do not use more than the recommended dose.
- Keep the spray away from the face so that it cannot get into 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.
- Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including other medicines obtained without prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
You should not use this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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