Proff pain cream 5%, 100 g

proff® pain cream 5%

The proff® pain cream with ibuprofen is used 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 body.The cream contains ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.It 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).

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).

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!

Notes

The proff® pain cream contains sodium methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, propylene glycol and fragrances with benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene/d-limonene, linalool - these can cause allergic reactions.Store drug out of reach of children.For further information see usage and technical information.

No prescription is required for this product.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Contraindications

The 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.Also not on open injuries, inflammations or infections of the skin, as well as on eczema or mucous membranes.In addition, the cream must not be used in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Ingredients

1 g of cream contains 50 mg of ibuprofen in an oil/water emulsion.Other ingredients are 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.

Active ingredient

The active ingredient ibuprofen in the proff® pain cream has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.The 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 accidental injuries such as bruises, sprains, strains.

Storage and disposal

The proff® pain cream should not be stored above 25°C.After opening the container, the 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.