Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel 5% w/w 100g is a clear, fast-absorbing anti-inflammatory gel for targeted relief of muscular and joint pain. It suits adults and older teenagers needing local treatment for backache, rheumatic pain, strains, sprains, lumbago and fibrositis without taking oral painkillers. It contains ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps reduce pain, swelling and inflammation at the source for comfortable everyday movement.

Key Features

• Targeted pain relief: Delivers ibuprofen directly to sore muscles and joints for localised relief.
• Anti-inflammatory action: Helps reduce swelling, stiffness and inflammation from sprains, strains and rheumatic conditions.
• Convenient 100g pack: Generous tube size for frequent use on larger or multiple painful areas.

Who is Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel 5% w/w 100g suitable for?

This gel is suitable for adults and adolescents from 14 years who need relief from backache, muscular aches, rheumatic pain, sprains, strains, lumbago or fibrositis. It is particularly helpful if you prefer topical pain relief instead of tablets and want targeted support.

How does this ibuprofen gel work on pain and inflammation?

The gel contains ibuprofen 5% w/w, an NSAID that penetrates the skin and acts at the site of pain to reduce inflammation. As a result, it helps ease tenderness, improve flexibility and support recovery from everyday muscle and joint injuries such as strains and overuse.

What types of pain and conditions can it help with?

Mentholatum Ibuprofen Gel 5% w/w 100g is designed for conditions such as backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, strains, lumbago and fibrositis where localised inflammation is present. It can also support relief for minor sports injuries and everyday aches, helping you stay comfortable during work, exercise and daily tasks.

How does it compare with taking ibuprofen tablets?

A topical gel delivers ibuprofen directly to the affected area, which offers targeted action and avoids swallowing tablets, something many people find appealing when managing occasional joint or muscle pain. While oral ibuprofen acts throughout the body, this gel focuses on local relief, making it a practical choice when you want to concentrate treatment on a specific back, muscle or joint region.

Ibuprofen 5% w/w

Over 14 years: apply the gel over the affected area (1-4cm delivers approximately 50-125mg ibuprofen) and massage gently until absorbed. Repeat as necessary up to a maximum of 3 times a day and not more frequently than every 4 hours.

Under 14 years: not recommended.