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Care Ibuprofen Gel 5% - 50g

Handy 50g tube of ibuprofen 5% gel — anti-inflammatory relief massaged straight into muscle pain, backache, sprains and strains.

  • Proven ibuprofen 5% NSAID gel.
  • Rubs in right where it hurts.
  • Backache, sprains & strains.
  • Handy 50g kit-bag size.
  • Low dose to the rest of you.
Regular price £1.99 GBP inc. VAT
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Safety information 3
General sale medicine
Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. Ask our pharmacist if you're unsure whether this product is right for you.
Topical NSAID cautions
Do not use if aspirin or ibuprofen has ever caused asthma, wheezing or allergy; avoid broken skin, eyes and dressings. Ask a pharmacist before combining with oral NSAIDs.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Ask a pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding — NSAIDs are generally avoided in pregnancy.

Product overview

About the handy tube

The 50g tube of Care's ibuprofen 5% w/w gel: proven anti-inflammatory pain relief massaged straight into backache, muscular aches, sprains and strains. Small enough for a kit bag or bathroom cabinet — and the sensible first tube if you've not used a topical NSAID before.

Medicine where the pain is

A topical NSAID puts ibuprofen through the skin and into the inflamed tissue underneath, keeping the dose to the rest of the body low. Ideal for a single strain, a sore shoulder, or the back that grumbles after the garden — relief without adding another tablet to the day.

How to use

Massage a small amount into the affected area up to three or four times daily, at least four hours apart — the pack carries full directions and the minimum age. Wash hands after applying.

Good to know

Same rules as all ibuprofen gels: not on broken skin or near eyes, not if aspirin or ibuprofen has ever triggered asthma or allergy, and a pharmacist word first in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or alongside oral NSAIDs. Pain still there after two weeks? Get it assessed. Bigger 100g tube available for regulars.

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