What is Ibuleve Spray?
Ibuleve Spray is a spray on pain relief that uses the active ingredient ibuprofen to ease your pain. Ideal for those looking for a pain relief that can be applied to hard to reach areas with a simple spray, or those who need pain relief fast but don’t want to take tablets.
What kinds of pain can this product be used for?
Ibuleve Spray can be used to ease pain in many different areas, especially those that may be hard to reach. Some of the most common reasons for using this product include:
- Muscular pain
- Rheumatic pain
- Backache
- Aches
- Pains
- Swelling
- Sprains
- Strains
- Sports injuries
How does ibuprofen spray relieve my pain?
Ibuleve Spray contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a painkiller which is part of a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs or NSAIDs. This means that it doesn’t just work as a painkiller, but it can also help to relieve inflammation and swelling in the affected area.
How to use Ibuleve Spray
Hold the bottle of Ibuleve Spray 4 – 6 inches away from your skin and spray over the affected area 5 – 10 times. After every 2 – 3 sprays, stop and gently massage the spray into the skin over and around the affected area. Do this 3 – 4 times a day, as needed to ease your pain. Be sure to leave at least 4 hours between applications and do not apply more than 40 sprays in any 24 – hour period. Wash your hands after using this product, unless you are treating your hands.
When should Ibuleve Spray not be used?
Ibuleve Spray is not suitable for use on children under the age of 12. Do not use this product if you are allergic to ibuprofen or any of the other listed ingredients. For external use only, avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth. Do not apply to broken, damaged, diseased, infected, or sensitive skin. Do not use Ibuleve Spray if you:
- Suffer from asthma, an allergic runny nose (rhinitis), or hives and have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin, ibuprofen, or any other NSAIDs
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have severe joint pain that has recently started and is not related to an injury or period of overuse
- You feel ill, have a temperature, or any other symptoms accompany your pain
- You have a stomach ulcer
- You have ever had kidney problems
- You have ever had asthma
- You have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin or ibuprofen taken by mouth
This product should not be used at the same time as some other medicines, for a list of which medicines you should not use with Ibuleve Spray, please read the patient information leaflet.
Does this product have side effects?
Like all medicines, Ibuleve Spray can have side effects, although not everyone will get them. These side effects include:
- Mild skin rashes
- Itching
- Skin irritation in area of application
- Allergic reactions, e.g. Unexplained runny nose or watery eyes, breathing difficulties, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, swollen facial features, itching, inflammation, redness, blistering, nausea
- Kidney problems, e.g. passing less urine than usual, loss of appetite, weight loss, swelling of abdomen
- Digestive system problems, e.g. stomach pain, heartburn, indigestion
If you experience these or any other side effects while using Ibuleve Spray, stop use and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist right away.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist-4-U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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