Proff pain gel 50 mg/g, 50 g

proff® pain gel with ibuprofen

For the external treatment of muscle, joint and back pain.

proff® pain gel contains ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.It is specially developed for external use and is generally well tolerated, even after repeated use.The gel is suitable for treating pain in muscles and joints as well as bruises, sprains or strains.

proff® pain gel - pain relief with ibuprofen

Pain in muscles and joints can have a major impact on everyday life.proff® pain gel is used externally and releases the active ingredient ibuprofen through the skin to the affected area.The gel has been approved in Germany since 1984 and has been used in pain treatment for many years.This product does not require a prescription, but is available over the counter.

proff® pain gel is easy to apply and spreads well on the skin.The water and alcohol content creates a cooling feeling when applied - a natural property of the formulation.Thanks to external application, the active ingredient becomes effective at the site of the problem, while at the same time placing less strain on the rest of the body compared to taking ibuprofen tablets.

The paraben- and silicone-free formulation is developed for external use and is generally well tolerated, even with repeated use.

Area of application

proff® pain gel is used in adults and adolescents aged 14 and over.It is used as an external or supportive treatment for muscular rheumatism, degenerative joint diseases (arthrosis), inflammatory rheumatic diseases of the joints and spine, swelling and inflammation of the soft tissues near the joints, frozen shoulder, low back pain, lumbago as well as sports and accident injuries such as bruises, sprains and strains.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

proff® pain gel contains: 1 g proff® pain gel contains 50 mg ibuprofen.Other ingredients include 2-propanol, glycerol dimethyl ketal, poloxamer, medium chain triglycerides, lavender oil, bitter orange blossom oil and purified water.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the above ingredients, this product should not be used.proff® pain gel must not be used on open injuries, inflammations or infections of the skin, as well as on eczema or mucous membranes, under airtight bandages or if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

This medicine contains fragrances such as benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, citral, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene/d-limonene and linalool, which may cause allergic reactions.

Dosage

proff® pain gel 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 gel strand (approx. 2-5 g gel, equivalent to 100-250 mg ibuprofen).The maximum total daily dose is 20 g gel (1000 mg ibuprofen).The treating doctor decides on the duration of the treatment.As a rule, one application over 1-2 weeks is sufficient.

For external use only - do not ingest!

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using the pain gel.The medicine should not be used in children and adolescents under 14 years of age as there are no sufficient studies for this age group.

Patients who suffer from asthma, hay fever, swelling of the nasal mucous membranes or chronic obstructive respiratory diseases, and patients with hypersensitivity to painkillers and rheumatism medications are more at risk of asthma attacks, local swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or urticaria when used than other patients.In these patients, the pain gel may only be used under certain precautionary measures and under direct medical supervision.

Care should be taken to ensure that children do not allow their hands to come into contact with the areas of skin rubbed with the medicine.If symptoms last longer than 3 days, a doctor should be consulted.

No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.

If pregnancy is discovered during use, the doctor should be notified. You may only use ibuprofen in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy after consulting your doctor.The medicine must not be used in the last trimester of pregnancy because of the increased risk of complications for mother and child.

The active ingredient ibuprofen and its breakdown products pass into breast milk in only small amounts.Since there are no known adverse consequences for the infant, it is generally not necessary to interrupt breastfeeding if used for a short period of time.However, a daily dose of 15 g of gel should not be exceeded and early discontinuation of breastfeeding should be considered if use is prolonged.To avoid absorption by the baby, breastfeeding mothers should not use the medicine in the breast area.

Notes

Do not store above 25°C.After opening the container, proff® pain gel has a shelf life of 3 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.