Proff pain cream 5%, 50 g

proff® pain cream 5%

The proff® pain cream with ibuprofen has been specially developed for the external treatment of muscle, joint and back pain in rheumatic diseases or after sports and accident injuries.It works directly on the affected area and only puts a slight strain on the entire body.The active ingredient ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.The cream is suitable for external treatment of rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis as well as sports and accident injuries.

Pain in muscles or joints can severely limit everyday life.The proff® pain cream is applied externally and works locally on the affected area.Approved in Germany since 1983, proff® pain cream is one of the first topical medicines with the active ingredient ibuprofen.The development was based on a European patent for the production of an ibuprofen cream for external use, which was filed in 1982.Today the proff® pain cream is available without a prescription, but only at the pharmacy.

The cream is applied to the skin, rubbed in lightly and can be easily distributed.Thanks to external application, the active ingredient is absorbed into the affected area - with only a low systemic burden.The formulation was specially developed for external use and is generally well tolerated by the skin - even with repeated use.

If there are severe bruises and sprains, it may be helpful to use an airtight bandage at the start of treatment.Increased penetration of the active ingredient through the skin can also be achieved by using iontophoresis, a special form of electrotherapy.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

proff® pain cream contains 50 mg ibuprofen in an oil/water emulsion per 1 gram of cream.The other ingredients include sodium methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E 219), medium chain triglycerides, glycerol monostearate (E 471), macrogol stearate 1,500, macrogol stearate 5,000, propylene glycol (E 1520), xanthan gum (E 415), lavender oil, bitter orange blossom oil and purified water.

Area of application

The proff® pain cream is used for external or supportive treatment of muscular rheumatism, degenerative painful joint diseases (arthrosis), inflammatory rheumatic diseases of the joints and spine, swelling or inflammation of the soft tissues near the joints (e.g. bursa, tendons, tendon sheaths, ligaments and joint capsule), frozen shoulder, low back pain, lumbago, sports and accident injuries such as bruises, sprains and strains.It is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.

Application

The proff® pain cream is used by adults and young people aged 14 and over.The cream is applied thinly to the affected skin area 3-4 times a day and rubbed in lightly.The usual amount corresponds to a 4-10 cm long strand of cream (approx. 2-5 g cream, equivalent to 100-250 mg ibuprofen).The maximum total daily dose is 20 g cream (1,000 mg ibuprofen).If there are severe bruises and sprains, it may be helpful to use an airtight bandage at the start of treatment.

The treating doctor decides on the duration of the treatment.As a rule, one application over 2 - 3 weeks is sufficient.The therapeutic benefit of use beyond this period has not been proven.For external use only - do not ingest!

Contraindications

proff® pain cream must not be used if you are allergic to ibuprofen, other painkillers and rheumatism medications or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.The cream must also not be used on open injuries, inflammation or infections of the skin, as well as on eczema or mucous membranes.In addition, the cream should not be used in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

This medicine contains 50 mg of propylene glycol per 1 g, which may cause skin irritation.Also contains fragrances containing benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene/d-limonene and linalool, which may cause allergic reactions.Sodium methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate can trigger hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.Do not store above 25°C.After opening the container, proff® pain cream has a shelf life of 12 months.Never dispose of medicines via wastewater.Ask your pharmacy how to throw away medicine when you no longer use it.In doing so, you contribute to protecting the environment.