Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength 10% (Ibuprofen) 50g

50g Ibuprofen Gel is applied to the skin, containing the active ingredient ibuprofen. Ibuprofen Gel is used to help relieve backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, or sprains and sports injuries.

Features & Benefits

• Ibuprofen Gel is used to help relieve backache, rheumatic and muscular pain,

• Packaging may differ from the one pictured as this is a generic branded listing

• Ibuprofen Gel will help to relieve sprains and sports injuries

• Please read the patient information leaflet

Adults, the elderly, and children over 12 years: Squeeze 50 to 125mg (2 to 5cm) of the gel from the tube and lightly rub it into the affected area until absorbed.

The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours and no more than 4 times in any 24-hour period.

Wash hands after each application. Do not exceed the stated dose. Review treatment after 2 weeks, especially if the symptoms worsen or persist.

Children under 12 years: Do not use on children 12 years of age.

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 and you should speak to your GP or consult a Pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.