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Phorpain (Ibuprofen) Max Strength 10% Gel
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For the relief of pain and inflammation (swelling) caused by backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries.
- Fast penetration
- Direct relief of pain and inflammation
- For local relief of muscular backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries.
- Effective pain relief
- Contains Ibuprofen
- Works directly
- Genuine product
- Sourced in the UK
More information
A Doctor's Overview
GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:
'Phorpain (Ibuprofen) Max Strength 10% Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel that is applied to painful areas in persons with musculoskeletal pain, gout, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. '.
If you think Phorpain (Ibuprofen) Max Strength 10% Gel is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.
For the relief of pain and inflammation (swelling) caused by backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries.
- Fast penetration
- Direct relief of pain and inflammation
- For local relief of muscular backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains and sports injuries.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the gel.
Pierce tube seal with end of cap.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Use 2 - 5cm of gel (50 - 125mg of ibuprofen) on the affected area. Use every 4 hours, if you need to.
Do not use more than 4 times in 24 hours.
Do not use more than every 4 hours.
- Apply only to the skin.
- Gently massage the gel into the affected area until it is absorbed.
- Wash your hands as soon as you have used the gel.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, lips or nose, or inflamed or broken skin.
- Do not apply plasters or dressings over the gel.
- Do not use on children under 12 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
- Stop using the gel if a rash develops.
- If symptoms worsen, or do not go away after 14 days talk to your doctor.
- If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.
Hazards and Cautions
Before you use this medicine
Do not use:
- If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the ingredients in this medicine
- If you are allergic to aspirin, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (you have ever had asthma, runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
- On broken, damaged, diseased or infected skin
- If you are under 12 years of age, unless your doctor tells you to
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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