Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
• You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 14 days.

1. What is Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength
3. How to use Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength
6. Contents of the pack and other information

• If you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• If you are allergic to aspirin or similar medicines (e.g NSAIDs).
• If you are asthmatic, or suffer from rhinitis (allergic runny nose) or urticaria (hives).
• On broken, damaged, infected or diseased skin.
• if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Take special care with Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel:

Serious skin reactions including exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported in association with ibuprofen treatment. Stop using Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any of the symptoms related to these serious skin reactions described in section 4.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength, if you have any of the below:

• Protect treated areas from direct sunlight to avoid any sensitivity reaction, e.g. a rash.
• You have had an ulcer or some other problem affecting your stomach, or intestines in the past.
• You have any kidney problems.
• If you develop a rash after using the gel stop using it any further.
• If you suffer from bronchial asthma or any allergic disease.
• Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.

PHORPAIN GEL MAXIMUM STRENGTH IS FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Not recommended for children under 12 years

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

The effect of this medicine may affect or be affected by taking the following medicines at the same time:

• Medicines to lower your blood pressure (e.g. atenolol)
• Medicines used to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin)
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs (including other forms of Ibuprofen), used for pain and inflammation.

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

Do not use Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. You should not use Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless clearly necessary and advised by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period, the lowest dose for the shortest time possible should be used.

Oral forms (e.g. tablets) of Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel can cause adverse effects in your unborn baby. It is not known if the same risk applies to Phorpain Maximum Strength Gel when it is used on the skin.

You should not use Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength if you are breast-feeding.

Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength should not affect the ability to drive or use machines.

This medicine contains 1.25 mg benzyl alcohol in each 125mg, which is equivalent to 0.01mg/mg. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation.

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 125mg, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

If you accidentally swallow any Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength, rinse out your mouth thoroughly and contact your doctor, or nearest hospital, as soon as possible. If swallowed, the gel may cause an upset stomach.

If you miss a dose, just carry on with the next dose as normal. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

The active substance is ibuprofen. Other ingredients are hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, purified water.

Phorpain Gel Maximum Strength is clear or slightly opalescent, colourless or almost colourless gel supplied in aluminium tubes containing 30g or 50g gel. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.