Ibuprofen 5% Gel for Muscle & Joint Pain Relief

Ibuprofen 5% Gel for Muscle & Joint Pain Relief
£5.49

A fast-absorbing anti-inflammatory gel to help relieve muscle pain, sprains, strains and back pain.

• Targets pain at the source
• Fast-absorbing formula
• Easy to apply
• Prompt, discreet UK delivery

Ibuprofen Gel (5% & 10%)

For effective, topical pain relief treatment, Ibuprofen Gel is a great choice. Ibuprofen is an active ingredient called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to target both pain and inflammation. 

What is Ibuprofen Gel and what is it used for?

For effective, topical pain relief treatment, Ibuprofen Gel is a great choice. Ibuprofen is an active ingredient called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to target both pain and inflammation. A simple application of the gel absorbs into the skin and directly targets the pain of inflamed areas. There are many conditions that can gain benefits from using Ibuprofen gel, including:

  • Backache
  • Rheumatic pain
  • Muscular pain
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Other arthritic conditions

Gently rub the gel into your skin for symptomatic relief. The gel will be absorbed into your body's underlying tissue, reducing pain and inflammation directly and locally. Ibuprofen gel works almost immediately, soothing and cooling any inflammation in the area.

Ibuprofen Gel is available without a prescription as either 5% or 10% strength. These treatments are suitable for use by adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years.

How does Ibuprofen Gel work?

Ibuprofen is very effective against pain and inflammation because it blocks a substance in your body known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX). By inhibiting the action of COX, your body stops producing certain chemicals, some of these are called prostaglandins, which are produced when your body gets injured or contracts certain diseases that then create the sensation of pain and inflammation. Because Ibuprofen blocks these chemicals, your pain and inflammation are reduced.

Ibuprofen Gel warnings

Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

  • Avoid using Ibuprofen gel if allergic to the ingredients, if you have a known allergy to ibuprofen, aspirin, or related analgesics or if you are expecting or if you have nettle rash, asthma, inflammation of the inside of the nose, or kidney failure.
  • Avoid the use of Ibuprofen gel on children less than 12 years of age.
  • Discontinue using Ibuprofen gel and inform your pharmacist or doctor if you experience the following or other unwanted effects: difficulty in breathing, sudden wheeziness, itching, rash, blistering or serious peeling of the skin and swelling of the face, eyelids or lips.

Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.

Ibuprofen Gel directions

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over:

  • Apply Ibuprofen gel to the skin.
  • Apply 5 to 10 cm of the gel into the affected area and gently rub until fully absorbed.
  • Reapply as needed every 4 hours.
  • Apply no more than four times in 24 hours.
  • Clean your hands before and after each application.

Ibuprofen Gel ingredients

The active ingredient contained in this medicine is: ibuprofen 5% or 10%.

The medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients: Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Purified Water.

Ibuprofen Gel side effects

Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however, if you do they can include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Hypersensitivity/allergic reactions.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Is this an over-the-counter medication?

This medication can be bought from us or any other registered pharmacy without a prescription. To purchase this item, please ensure that the safety questionnaire is completed (this should have appeared when opening this page). This helps our responsible pharmacist ascertain the safety and suitablity of this medicine. 

What will happen once I have answered the questions in the safety form?

Once you completed the Goodcure safety form that appears automatically when you click on your desired treatment, you can close the pop up window and continue with your purchase. The responsible pharmacist will review your answers to ensure that this treatment is safe and suitable for you before issuing the supply. All requests are usually reviewed within the hour (during work hours).

Why do I need to provide my phone number and or email when completing the safety form and when making my purchase?

This information is required so that the pharmacist can get in touch with you if they need more information to ascertain the safety and suitability of this treatment.

Is the consultation private?

Patient confidentiality is one of our top priorities, both the form you fill and the phone consultation are strictly confidential between you and the pharmacist.

Do I need to pay for the consultation?

The price you see is inclusive of the consultation fee, so you will not have to pay anything extra and there are no hidden fees.

How long does it take for my item to be approved and shipped?

When you make a purchase, it is usually reviewed within the hour. If a purchase is made outside of work hours, it will be reviewed the next working day. Items are shipped either the same or the next day and you will recieve a notification when it is shipped.