Nurofen (Gel for external use)

Active material: Ibuprofen
When ATH: M02AA13
CCF: NSAIDs for outdoor use
ICD-10 codes (testimony): M15, M25.5, M54, M70, M79.1, M79.2, T14.0, T14.3
When CSF: 05.01.02
Manufacturer: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL Ltd. (Great Britain)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Gel for external use 5% Transparent or slightly opalescent, colorless, uniform, with a characteristic odor of isopropyl alcohol.

Excipients: hydroxyethyl, Sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, water.

50 g – aluminum tuba (1) – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

NSAIDs for outdoor use. Provides local analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, mechanism which is due to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

Pharmacokinetics

Data for farmakokinetike Nurofen^® not provided.

Testimony

- Mialgii;

- Back pain;

- Arthritis;

— damage to ligaments, stretching;

- Sports injuries;

- Neuralgia.

Dosage regimen

The drug is intended for outdoor use.

Gel shall only adults and children over 12 years. Single dose is approximately 50-125 mg of ibuprofen (corresponds to approximately 4-10 see gel, squeezed out of tubes). Repeated use of the drug is only possible through the 4 hours and not more than 4 time / day.

If there is no improvement after 2 weeks of using the drug should be lifted.

Gel should be rubbed into the skin until the complete absorption.

Side effect

Local reactions: a slight redness of the skin, tingling or burning sensation.

Other: rarely (in case of hypersensitivity) – allergic reactions, bronchospasm.

Contraindications

- Bronchial asthma, hives, rhinitis, provoked by taking acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates) or other NSAIDs;

- Children up to age 12 years;

-hypersensitivity to the drug or to other NSAIDS.

FROM caution the preparation is used to treat liver or kidney related diseases, GI, as well as in krapiwnice, rhinitis or when polyps of mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy and lactation

With care prescribe a drug during pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding).

Cautions

After treatment, wash your hands.

There is a need to avoid gel in eyes and lips. You cannot apply the gel on the affected skin areas, as well as the area around the eyes and lips.

In the event of accidental ingestion of gel inside may develop GASTROINTESTINAL violations, in this situation, you should rinse your mouth and see a doctor.

Overdose

So far, cases of drug overdose Nurofen^® in gel form not described.

Drug Interactions

Patient interaction drug Nurofen^® in gel form so far not described. However, even when an external application ibuprofen can provide system operation, Consequently, Theoretically, simultaneous use of the gel with other NSAIDS may lead to increased side effects.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored out of reach of children at or above 30 ° C. Shelf life - 3 year.