FENBID 10% w/w Gel Ref.[6923] Active ingredients: Ibuprofen

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: Mercury Pharma Group Ltd, Capital House, 85 King William Street, London EC4N 7BL, UK

Therapeutic indications

For the relief of pain and inflammation associated with backache, mild to moderate arthritic conditions, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, sports injuries and neuralgia.

Posology and method of administration

Method of administration

For topical application to the skin.

Dosage

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years

Squeeze 50 to 125mg (2 to 5cm) of the gel from the tube and lightly rub into the affected area until absorbed.

The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every four hours and no more than 4 times in any 24 hour period.

Wash hands after each application. Do not exceed the stated dose. Review treatment after 2 weeks, especially if the symptoms worsen or persist.

Children under 12 years

Do not use on children 12 years of age, except on the advice of a doctor.

Overdose

Overdosage with a topical presentation of Fenbid Forte Gel is unlikely.

Symptoms of severe ibuprofen overdosage (eg following accidental oral ingestion) include headache, vomiting, drowsiness and hypotension. Correction of severe electrolyte abnormalities should be considered.

Shelf life

36 months.

Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

Nature and contents of container

Collapsible aluminium tubes with internal protective lacquer with polypropylene screw caps.

100g.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special instructions.

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