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What you need to know before you use Ibuprofen 5% gel
Do not use Ibuprofen 5% gel:
• If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section
6).
• If you are allergic to aspirin or similar medicines (e.g NSAIDs)
• If you are asthmatic, or suffer from rhinitis (allergic runny nose) or urticaria (hives)
• On broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Ibuprofen 5% gel, if you have any of the below:
• Protect treated areas from direct sunlight to avoid any sensitivity reaction, e.g. a rash
• If you suffer from bronchial asthma or any allergic disease
• If you have had an ulcer or some other problem affecting your stomach or intestines in the past
• If you have asthma or wheezing attacks (or if you have had asthma in the past)
• If you have any kidney problems

• If you develop a rash after using the gel stop using it any further
• Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding,
dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire
hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
USE THIS MEDICINE ONLY ON YOUR SKIN
Children
Not recommended for children under 12 years
Other medicines and Ibuprofen 5% gel:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other
medicines.
The effect of this medicine may affect or be affected by taking the following medicines at the
same time:
• Medicines to lower your blood pressure (e.g. atenolol)
• Medicines used to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
• Aspirin or other NSAIDS (including other forms of Ibuprofen), used for pain and inflammation.

Pregnancy and breast feeding:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
You should not use Ibuprofen 5% gel if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines:
Ibuprofen 5% gel should not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
Ibuprofen 5% gel contains benzyl alcohol:
This medicine contains 1.25 mg benzyl alcohol in each 125mg, which is equivalent to 0.01mg/mg. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.