Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel 30g
Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel 30g
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Description
Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel 30g is a pain relief gel for use on the skin, containing ibuprofen 5% w/w and levomenthol 3% w/w. It is used for the relief of rheumatic pain, muscular aches and pains, and swellings such as strains, sprains and sports injuries. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and reduces inflammation and swelling, and levomenthol provides a soothing sensation, so both are applied together in one gel.
Key Features
- Two active ingredients: Ibuprofen 5% w/w relieves pain and reduces inflammation and swelling. Levomenthol 3% w/w provides a soothing sensation to calm the pain.
- Rheumatic and muscular pain: It is used for rheumatic pain in muscles, tendons, joints or bones, muscular aches and pains, and strains, sprains and sports injuries.
- Applied only where it hurts: The gel is rubbed into the affected area. Use 1-4 cm of gel each time, up to 3 times a day.
- For adults and children over 12 years: It must not be used on children under 12 years old.
Can I use Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
See your doctor if you are pregnant or think you might be. Do not use it if you are more than 6 months pregnant. Do not use it if you are breastfeeding, because there is not enough information on how much levomenthol passes into breast milk.
Can I use it with other pain relief medicines?
See your doctor before using it if you are taking aspirin, any other pain relieving medicine or any other medicines regularly. Do not use it on the same area as other medicines that you put on the skin.
Is Deep Relief Duo Pain Relief Gel suitable for children?
It is for adults and children over 12 years old. Do not use it on children under 12 years old.
What should I do if the pain does not improve?
If the pain or swelling continues after using the gel for 2 weeks, see your doctor.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Ibuprofen 5% w/w and levomenthol 3% w/w.
Other ingredients: Propylene glycol, carbomer, diisopropanolamine, ethanol and water.
Additional information: Each 1 g of gel contains 288 mg of ethanol (30% w/w) and 100 mg of propylene glycol.
Usage and Instructions
For adults and children over 12 years old. Follow these steps:
- Always try the gel on a small area first.
- Apply a thin layer of 1-4 cm of gel over the affected area.
- Rub the gel in gently until it is absorbed. You may notice a tingling sensation.
- Repeat up to 3 times a day, but no more. Do not use more often than every 4 hours.
- Unless you are treating your hands, wash your hands straight after use.
- Replace the cap tightly.
Do not use more gel than recommended. Do not cover the skin with bandages, plasters or any other dressing. It is safe to cover the skin with clothes. If you forget a dose, apply the gel again when you remember, without using it more than 3 times in one day or more often than every 4 hours.
Warnings
Read the following before use:
- Do not use if you are allergic to ibuprofen, menthol or any other ingredient, or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (including those taken by mouth).
- Do not use if you have asthma and know that aspirin or NSAIDs may bring on an asthma attack, a runny nose (rhinitis), itching or rashes.
- Do not use on children under 12 years old.
- Do not use in the last 3 months of pregnancy (more than 6 months pregnant) or while breastfeeding. See your doctor if you are up to 6 months pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
- See your doctor before use if you are having problems conceiving or are having fertility treatment.
- Do not use on broken, infected or inflamed skin.
- See your doctor before use if you have ever had allergic symptoms such as skin rashes or itching caused by medicines or cosmetics, or if you have a kidney problem or a stomach ulcer (now or in the past).
- See your doctor before use if you are taking aspirin, any other pain relieving medicine or any other medicines regularly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription.
- Fire risk: do not smoke or go near naked flames. Clothing, bedding and dressings that have been in contact with the gel burn more easily. Washing may reduce product build-up but does not completely remove it.
- For use on the skin only. Do not take by mouth. If you or a child accidentally swallow the gel, contact your doctor or hospital immediately.
- Avoid your lips, nostrils, eyes, genital or anal areas and other sensitive areas. If the gel gets there accidentally, wash it away with plenty of clean water.
- The gel contains ethanol, which may cause a burning sensation on damaged skin, and propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this gel can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using the gel straight away and tell your doctor if you have:
- unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath
- burns, blisters or a rash on the skin
- itching, redness or bruising of the skin
- swelling of the face
- reddish, target-like or circular patches on the trunk, often with central blisters, skin peeling or ulcers of the mouth, throat, nose, genitals and eyes, which can be preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms
- a widespread rash, high body temperature and enlarged lymph nodes
- a red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters, with fever
Other effects:
- A slight redness, drying, tingling or burning feeling may occur where the gel is applied. This is not a cause for concern, but if it gets worse, stop using the gel and tell your doctor.
- Skin becoming sensitive to light (frequency unknown).
- More rarely: stomach pains or indigestion, and kidney problems if you have kidney disease.
Using the smallest dose for as short a time as possible may reduce unwanted effects. You can report side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
