Ibudol (Ibuprofen) Roll-on 50mg/g Gel 60G

Ibudol (Ibuprofen) Roll-on 50mg/g Gel 60G

ACTION AND MECHANISM

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal [ANTI-INFLAMMATORY] and [ANALGESIC], which works by preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins and other prostanoids, by inhibiting cyclooxygenase that is involved in inflammatory processes.

INDICATIONS

- Symptomatic local relief of painful or inflammatory conditions of traumatic or degenerative origin of the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles ([ARTHRITIS], periarthritis, [CAPSULITIS], arthrosinovitis, [TENOSINOVITIS], [BURSITIS], distortions, meniscal lesions of the knee, [MUSCULAR CONTRACTURE],
[TENDINITIS], [CONTUSION], [ESGUINCE], [LUMBALGIA], [TORTICOLIS], [MIALGIA], [LUXATION]).

POSOLOGY

DOSAGE:
- Exclusively external skin use.
- Adults and children over 12 years: Apply 3-4 times a day.
- Do not apply more than 7 days in a row without consulting the doctor.

RULES FOR THE CORRECT ADMINISTRATION

- Apply a thin layer of the product to the affected area with a light massage to facilitate penetration.
- Wash hands after each application.
- Do not apply occlusive bandages.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

- Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or to any of the components of this medicine.
- [NSAID ALLERGY], [SALICYLATE ALLERGY]: Although local administration minimizes the risks derived from its systemic use, topical application, in large areas of the skin, to open wounds, mucosa or eczematous skin, for a long time and with the use of occlusive bandages, it can cause systemic effects, so it should be remembered that its use is not recommended in patients who have presented allergic reactions (rhinitis, asthma, pruritus, angioedema, urticaria, shock or others), caused by acid acetylsalicylic or other NSAIDs due to the possibility of cross hypersensitivity.

PRECAUTIONS

- [ASMA]: Asthmatic patients are more likely than other patients to develop hypersensitivity reactions to acetylsalicylic acid and other NSAIDs.

TIPS FOR THE PATIENT

- Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not use with occlusive bandages or apply simultaneously in the same area as other topical preparations.
- Do not use for prolonged periods of time or in large areas.
- Use only on intact skin, not on open wounds, mucous membranes or eczematous skin.
- Do not expose the treated area to the sun.
- Wash hands after each application.

SPECIAL WARNINGS

- If symptoms persist for more than 7 days or irritation or worsening occurs, the patient's clinical situation should be evaluated.
- A solar exhibition of the treated area can cause photosensitivity.

INTERACTIONS

They have not been described in cutaneous use, since very low systemic concentrations of the drug are reached, but it will be considered whether it should be used together with other topical analgesics.

PREGNANCY

Although due to cutaneous use, the systemic absorption is very small, the preparation should not be used during pregnancy, except for medical criteria, since NSAIDs, especially during the third trimester, can cause dystocia, delay labor and cause adverse effects on the fetal cardiovascular system. , such as premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

LACTATION

Although systemic absorption is very small due to cutaneous use, the preparation should not be used during breastfeeding except for medical criteria.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

- Moderate local [ERITEMA] (0.1% -1%), [DERMATITIS], [SKIN IRRITATION] local, [PRURITO] (0.1% -1%) and sensation of [SKIN IRRITATION] may occur in the area of application, which disappear when treatment is suspended.
- [PHOTOSENSITIVITY REACTIONS] (0.01% -0.1%) may appear.
- In the event of symptoms for which no justification is found, treatment should be suspended and the patient's clinical situation should be re-evaluated.
- Prolonged topical administration, in large areas of skin, on open wounds, mucous membranes or eczematous skin, as well as the use of occlusive bandages, can cause the appearance of systemic adverse reactions typical of NSAIDs.

OVERDOSE

- Symptoms: Due to its external use, it is not likely that poisoning symptoms will occur.
In the event of accidental ingestion, the overdose symptoms will be systemic adverse reactions depending on the dose ingested and the time elapsed since ingestion.
- Treatment: if accidental ingestion occurs, stomach washing and symptomatic therapy will be carried out.

Leaflet Ibudol Roll-on 50mg / g Topical Gel Container with Applicator 60G