Nurofen Joint & Muscular Pain Relief 200mg Medicated Plaster contains Ibuprofen for the short-term symptomatic treatment of local pain in acute muscular strains, or sprains in benign traumas close to the joint of the upper or lower limb in adults or adolescents aged 16 years and older.
The medicated plaster locally delivers ibuprofen continuously at the site of pain over the 24 hours of application.
- Proven pain relief over 24 hours with a single plaster
- Stretchable & flexible
- Mess free application
- Anti-inflammatory
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).
NSAIDs provide relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling, and high temperature.
Each medicated plaster contains active ingredient: 200 mg of ibuprofen.
The other ingredients are:
Adhesive layer: Macrogol 400, Macrogol 20000, Levo-Menthol, Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer, Polyisobutylene, Hydrogenated Rosin Glycerol Ester, Liquid Paraffin.
Backing layer: Woven Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).
Release liner: Silicone coated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).
Side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
STOP USING this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you develop:
- signs of an allergic reaction such as asthma, unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath, itching, runny nose, or skin rashes.
- signs of hypersensitivity and skin reactions such as redness, swelling, peeling, blistering, flaking or ulceration of skin.
TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS OR ANY EFFECTS NOT LISTED:
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- skin reactions such as redness, burning, itching, soreness or weeping
- asthma, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- stomach pain or other stomach problems
- kidney problems
Warnings and precautions
Do not use Nurofen Joint & Muscular Pain Relief 200mg Medicated Plaster if you:
- are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), or any of the ingredients of this medicine
- have had a previous allergic reaction after taking Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) or aspirin; such as asthma, wheezing, itching, runny nose, skin rashes, swelling
- are in the last three months of pregnancy.
Do not use Nurofen Joint & Muscular Pain Relief 200mg Medicated Plaster on injured skin (such as skin abrasions, cuts, burns), infected skin, skin affected by dermatitis or eczema, eyes, mouth, lips or the genital area.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- have or have ever had asthma or suffer from allergies.
- have gastric ulcer, bowel, heart, kidney or liver problems.
- are in the first 6 months of pregnancy or breastfeeding
Whilst using Nurofen Joint & Muscular Pain Relief 200mg Medicated Plaster
- At the first sign of any skin reaction (rash, peeling, blistering) or other sign of an allergic reaction, stop using the medicated plaster and consult a doctor at once.
- Report any unusual abdominal symptoms (especially bleeding) to your doctor.
- If you are elderly you may be more likely to have side effects
- If you do not get better, you get worse, or develop new symptoms, talk to a doctor.
- Avoid exposing the treated area to strong sources of natural and/or artificial light (e.g. tanning lamps) during treatment and for one day after removal of the medicated plaster, in order to reduce the risk of sensitivity to light.
This medicine should not be used by children or adolescents under the age of 16 years.
Other medicines and and this medicine:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken, or might take any other medicines especially if you are taking any of the following:
- medicines to lower blood pressure
- medicines to thin the blood e.g. warfarin.
- aspirin or other NSAIDs – used for inflammation and pain
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.
Do not use this medicine if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
If you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy speak to your doctor before using this medicine.
No harmful effects are known when using this medicine whilst breast-feeding. However, as a precautionary measure, do not apply a medicated plaster directly on to the breast if you are 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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