Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief Max Strength 10% Gel contains Ibuprofen and is used to treat a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles such as back pain, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries.
- Gets through the skin barriers to tackle pain
- Targeted relief directly at the site of pain
- Soothes and cools
The active ingredient (which makes the medicine work) is Ibuprofen.
It belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Do not use Nurofen Joint & Back Pain Relief Max Strength 10% Gel:
- If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you are allergic to aspirin or similar medicines (e.g NSAIDs)
- 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
- On broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- If you have had an ulcer or some other problem affecting your stomach, or intestines in the past
- If you have any kidney problems
- If you suffer from bronchial asthma or any allergic disease
- When applying the gel to the skin, be careful to avoid the eyes, lips and mouth, and any damaged skin
- Protect treated areas from direct sunlight to avoid any sensitivity reaction, e.g. a rash
- Do not use on the genital area
- Do not apply a dressing to the same area after using the gel
- If you develop a rash after using the gel stop using it any further
- 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.
Nurofen 10% Gel is FOR APPLICATION TO THE SKIN ONLY.
Not recommended for children under 12 years
Other medicines and this medicine:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might use any other medicines.
The effect of this medicine may affect or be affected by taking the following medicines at the same time:
- Medicines to lower your blood pressure (e.g. atenolol)
- Medicines used to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
- Aspirin or other NSAIDS, used for pain and inflammation
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
You should not use Nurofen 10% Gel if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Nurofen 10% Gel contains benzyl alcohol and sodium:
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.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 125mg, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are rare. Any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching or reddening (especially affecting your whole body), sore or weeping spots and burning feeling should be reported to a doctor immediately.
- If you notice any signs of kidney problems (particularly in people who have a history of kidney disease) should contact your doctor straightaway.
Other side effects with the following frequency include:
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- Abdominal Pain (pains in your stomach).
- Indigestion.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Skin becomes sensitive to light.
The active ingredient is: ibuprofen (10% w/w).
The other ingredients are: hydroxyethylcellulose (E1525), sodium hydroxide (E524), benzyl alcohol (E1519), isopropyl alcohol, purified water.
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.
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