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Problems with the digestive system (particularly in people who have a history of stomach ulcers etc), such as: Do not use more than the recommended dose. • Keep the gel away from the eyes, nose and mouth. Using other medicines • Interaction between this product and blood pressure lowering drugs and anticoagulants (medicines that stop blood clotting) is possible, in theory, although very unlikely. If you would like more advice about this, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. • If you are also taking aspirin or other NSAIDs by mouth, discuss this beforehand with your doctor or pharmacist because these may increase the risk of undesirable effects. Please stop using ibuprofen gel immediately and tell your doctor if you experience any of the following effects: Do not worry if you occasionally forget to use ibuprofen gel, mousse or spray, just carry on using it when you remember. If you put on too much ibuprofen gel, mousse or spray Take ibuprofen granules by emptying the contents of the sachet into a glass full of water to make an orange flavoured fizzy drink, stir and drink straight away.
Because Ibuleve Maximum Strength is delivered through the skin, directly over the painful area, there is less risk of the complications that sometimes occur when ibuprofen (or a similar anti-inflammatory painkiller) is taken by mouth. However, in rare cases you may be at risk: Patients with asthma, an active peptic ulcer or history of kidney problems should consult their doctor before use, as should patients already taking aspirin or other painkillers. Allergic reactions (particularly in people who have a history of asthma or allergic problems), such as:
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using Ibuleve Maximum Strength immediately and tell your doctor:
If you have pain all the time, your doctor may recommend slow-release ibuprofen tablets or capsules. You'll usually take these once a day in the evening or twice a day. Leave a gap of 10 to 12 hours between doses if you're taking ibuprofen twice a day. How to take tablets, capsules, granules and liquid Summary of Product Characteristics: Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012.
Do not use if you are allergic to Ibuprofen or any of the ingredients, aspirin, or any other painkillers. Driving and using machinery Using this product is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machinery Summary of Product Characteristics: Fenbid Forte 10% Gel. Amdipharm Mercury Company Ltd. Revised September 2012. Summary of Product Characteristics: Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel. Diomed Developments Ltd. Revised October 2007.