5% Ibuprofen Gel

5% Ibuprofen Gelcontains the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a simple painkilling medicine used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation. It is used for the topical treatment of backache, rheumatic and muscular pain relief, sprains, strains and neuralgia. Ibuprofen gel is also indicated for symptomatic relief of pain due to non-serious arthritic conditions and sports injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can you sell this item for so much less than my local chemist?
We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded version of Ibugel. Ibugel's active ingredient is 5% Ibuprofen which actually provides the desired effects.

2. Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?
Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.
 

The key is the active' ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom.  Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product must meet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.

Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1's This Morning agrees:
The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check it's the same one at the same dose as the generic brand."

 

How to use 5% Ibuprofen Gel:

• Apply the gel to the affected areas, up to three times daily, or as directed by the physician.
• On each occasion apply only enough gel to thinly cover the affected area, and gently massage well into the skin, until completely absorbed.
• Do not use excessively.
• Hands should be washed immediately after use (unless treating them).
• Treatment should not normally continue for more than a few weeks, unless recommended to do so by a doctor.  
• The same dosage and dosage schedule applies to all age groups, although 5% Ibuprofen gel is not normally recommended for use on children under the age of 12 years, unless instructed by their doctor.  

Side effects of 5% Ibuprofen Gel:

Very rarely, susceptible patients may experience the following side effects with ibuprofen, but these are extremely uncommon when ibuprofen is administered topically. If they occur, treatment should be discontinued:-

Hypersensitivity: hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following treatment with ibuprofen. These may consist of (a) non-specific allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, (b) respiratory tract reactivity comprising asthma, aggravated asthma, bronchospasm, or dyspnoea, or (c) assorted skin disorders, including rashes of various types, pruritus, urticaria, purpura, angioedema and, less commonly, bullous dermatoses (including epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme).

Renal: renal impairment can occur in patients with a history of kidney problems.

Gastrointestinal: side effects such as abdominal pain and dyspepsia (indigestion or stomach upset) have been reported.

Warnings of 5% Ibuprofen Gel:

Not to be used in cases of sensitivity to any of the ingredients, particularly if asthmatic or suffer from allergic disease, and have previously shown hypersensitivity to aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers. Not to be used on broken skin or eyes.

Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or persist. Oral NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, can sometimes be associated with renal impairment, aggravation of active peptic ulcers, and can induce allergic bronchial reactions in susceptible asthmatic patients.

Although the systemic absorption of topically applied ibuprofen is less than for oral dosage forms, these complications can occur in rare cases. For these reasons, patients with an active peptic ulcer, a history of kidney problems, asthma or intolerance to aspirin or ibuprofen taken orally should seek medical advice before using ibuprofen gel.

Keep Ibuprofen gel away from the eyes and mucous membranes. For external use only.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Standard Delivery
For orders under £40 in value we charge £3.49 for UK mainland delivery, regardless of weight and size. The vast majority of orders (over 90%) are despatched either on the same working day or the following working day. A signature is required on receipt. Our standard delivery option includes packaging, handling, delivery insurance and Royal Mail 1st Class recorded delivery postal costs.
To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.
For orders that weigh 25kg or more (and for every subsequent 25kgs) there is an additional handling charge of £3.49 per 25kg. All other delivery conditions apply as above.

Delivery charges to Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually within 3-10 days from dispatch. Certain product and weight restrictions apply.

Delivery charges to regions outside of Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually 5-15 days from dispatch. All prices shown online include VAT At checkout VAT ( %) will be deducted where applicable.

Note: Certain weight and product restrictions apply.

To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.