What Ibugel is and what it is used for

• Ibugel 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:
  • Backache
  • Rheumatic or muscular pain
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Neuralgia
• It is also for the pain relief in common arthritic conditions.
• Ibugel is recommended for use by adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years. Children under the age of 12 may also use it is recommended by their doctor.
• 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

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Ibugel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. All side effects listed are of unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data).

Ibugel may cause the following side effects:

• Occasionally, mild skin rashes, itching or irritation can sometimes occur at the site of application.
• Skin becomes sensitive to light.

If this is unacceptable, or persists, stop using the product and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using Ibugel immediately and tell your doctor:

• Serious skin reactions such as:
  • reddish non-elevated, target-like or circular patches on the trunk, often with central blisters, skin peeling, ulcers of mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes. These serious skin rashes can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
  • widespread rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome).
  • a red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever. The symptoms usually appear at the initiation of treatment (acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis).
• 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

If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in the patient information leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is ibuprofen (5%). The other ingredients are industrial methylated spriti, carbomers, propylene glycol (E 1520), diethylamine and purified water.

Patient Information Leaflet

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