Description

WHAT IBULEVE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
• Ibuleve Maximum Strength is an anti-inflammatory painkiller applied to, and absorbed through, the skin.
• It is for the treatment of the following conditions involving the musculoskeletal system:
• backache
• rheumatic or muscular pain
• sprains
• strains
• neuralgia.
• It is also for pain relief in common arthritic conditions.
• Ibuleve is recommended for use by adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years. Children under the age of 12 may also use it if recommended by their doctor.

• The active ingredient in this product is ibuprofen. This is one of a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Ibuprofen works by:
• relieving pain
• reducing swelling and inflammation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE IBULEVE
Do not use Ibuleve:
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of Ibuleve listed.
• if you are asthmatic, or suffer from rhinitis (allergic runny nose) or urticaria (hives) and have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs in the past;
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding;
• on broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.

Before applying this product for the first time, make sure it is suitable for you to use:
Because Ibuleve is delivered through the skin, directly over the painful area, there is less risk of the complications that sometimes occur when ibuprofen (or a similar anti-inflammatory painkiller) is taken by mouth. However, in rare cases you may be at risk:
• if you have a stomach ulcer (also called a
peptic or gastric ulcer);
• if you have ever had kidney problems;
• if you have ever had asthma;
• if you have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin or ibuprofen taken by mouth.