Nurofen Joint & Muscular Pain Relief Plaster
Price £10.99
Expected Delivery: Tuesday
Treatment Information
Overview
Nurofen Pain Relief is a medicated plaster which is used to relieve pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints instantly. It acts effectively on the body and relieves aches, pains, sprains and fever for a short-term period. These plasters help to soothe the pain and inflammation caused by injury, sprain or strain.
Nurofen Pain Relief plasters provide you relief for 24 hours because they contain the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Nurofen Pain Relief plasters is the best alternative to tablets, as it works like a local anaesthetic for those who do not want to swallow tablets. Its self-adhesive formula covers the plaster wholly, which makes it suitable to apply on hands, feet, elbows, knees and shoulders.
Directions
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Nurofen plasters can only be used externally on the pain area.
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Adults and children above 16 years of age - Use one plaster of Nurofen every 24 hours and do not exceed the advised limit.
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Take off the part marked 'A' and place the patch on the area of pain. Remove the part marked 'B' with the protective foil and press it down smoothly.
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Peel off the protective foil labeled ‘C’. Press the part of the patch marked ‘C’ onto the skin until it’s smooth.
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It is not recommended for children below 16 years of age.
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Do not leave this plaster for more than 24 hours.
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After use, rinse thoroughly.
Cautions
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Please read the information leaflet before its application.
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Do not exceed the limit prescribed on the package.
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The duration of using these plasters should not be more than 5 days.
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If your symptoms do not improve in 10 days, seek your doctor's advice.
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Patients who have or have had stomach ulcers, perforations, or bleeding should not use these treatments.
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Consult your doctor befor this treatment if you are allergic to any of nurofen ingredients, like aspirin or other related.
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Its application is also not advised for patients who have asthma, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, a stroke, diabetes, or heart or liver problems.
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Store this medicine on or below 25°c.
- Store Nurofen pain relief plasters in its original package.
Side effects
Here are the potential side effects that can be experienced while using these plasters:
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Bronchospasm in patients with a history of asthma or allergies especially when using ibuprofen.
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Skin rash may develop; its application should be discontinued immediately if this occurs.
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Photosensitivity (sensitivity to light) can occur if exposed to natural or artificial light sources; avoid exposure during treatment and for one day after removal.
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Complications in patients with impaired renal, cardiac, or hepatic function, or with a history of peptic ulcer or intestinal inflammation.
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Elderly patients may experience more undesirable effects due to NSAID use.
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Allergic reactions in people sensitive to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
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Do not use on damaged or broken skin or in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Ingredients
Each medicated plaster contains 200 mg of Ibuprofen.
Other ingredients include: Macrogol 400, Macrogol 20000, Levo-Menthol, Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene Block Copolymer, Polyisobutylene, Hydrogenated Rosin Glycerol Ester, Liquid Paraffin, Woven Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Silicone coated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).