Description

• A clinical study has confirmed that ibuleve gel can be just as fast & effective as ibuprofen tablets at fighting painful injuries such as sprains,strains and muscular pain
• Ibuleve is formulated for fast local relief of backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and neuralgia. It is also for pain relief in common arthritic conditions
• A comparative study*of topical ibuprofens shows that the unique formula of ibuleve gel penetrates the skin's efficient lipid and water barrier up to five times more effectively than other common topical ibuprofens

Active Ingredients

Gel contains

• Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w 
  

Description

• Lightly apply a thin layer of the gel over the affected area
• Massage gently until completely absorbed. Wash hands after use, unless treating them
• Re-apply as required up to twice more daily, or as instructed by a doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist
• Adults and children over 12 - apply a thin layer of gel over the affected area up to 3 times daily
• Children under 12 - not to be used

Caution

• Not to be used if allergic to any of the ingredients, or if you have experienced problems with aspirin, ibuprofen or related painkillers (including when taken by mouth)
• Not to be used during pregnancy or breast feeding
• Keep away from broken skin, the eyes, nose and mouth
• For external use only

Before using

• Although there is less risk of Ibuleve causing the complications that sometimes arise when ibuprofen (or similar anti-inflammatory painkillers) are taken by mouth, patients with asthma, an active peptic ulcer or a history of kidney problems should seek medical advice before use, as should patients already taking aspirin or other painkillers

*Skin pharmacolgy & applied skin physiology Vol 16 No3, 137-142