Nurofen Joint and Back Pain Relief Max Strength 10% Gel - 40g

To relieve pain and inflammation in: backache, muscular and rheumatic pain, strains and sprains, sport injuries.

Suitable for adults, the elderly and children over 12 years.

How to use:

• Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. Invert cap and press to break seal.
• Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Squeeze 2 to 5 cm (i.e. 0.8 to 2 inches) of gel from the tube and rub into the affected area until absorbed - then wash your hands straight away. The amount of gel squeezed would be equivalent to 50 to 125 mg of ibuprofen.
• Do not cover with plaster or dressing.
• Do not apply more than 4 times in 24 hours.
• Do not re-apply within 4 hours.
• Do not use on broken or damaged skin, on the lips, near the eyes, mouth or nose.
• Avoid excessive exposure of the treated area to sunlight.
• Discontinue use if a rash develops.
• Use this medicine only on your skin.
• Do not apply more of this medicine than the label tells you to.

Hazards and cautions:

• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, aspirin or any other pain relievers known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
• Do not use if you are under 12 years, pregnant or breastfeeding, except on the advice of a doctor.
• Consult your doctor before use if you are asthmatic, have active peptic ulcer, kidney problems or are taking aspirin or other pain killers.
• Talk to your doctor if your symptoms worsen or there is no improvement after 14 days.
• Store do not store above 25°C. Keep the tube in the carton in order to protect from light. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Active ingredients: Ibuprofen 10% w/w.

Ingredients: Purified water, isopropyl alcohol, hydroxyethylcellulose, benzyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide.