PRODUCT OVERVIEW 

Ibuprofen 5.0% w/w gel

Ibugel contains ibuprofen, a popular topical Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), which provides both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties delivered direct to the site of the pain. Ibugel offers an alternative to oral NSAIDs and their associated side-effects. Ibugel provides patients with topical ibuprofen formulated using Dermal's topical formulation and dermatology expertise.

ibugel evidence

Ibugel has been shown to achieve up to 4 times greater skin penetration compared to other contemporary 5% ibuprofen gel formulations.

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Hadgraft J, Whitefield M, Rosher P.H. Skin penetration of topical formulations of ibuprofen 5%: An in vitro comparative study. Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology. 2003; 16: 137-142.}

Ibugel has been shown to be more effective than placebo treatment. View the article.

Ibugel can be as effective as 400mg ibuprofen tablets when treating soft tissue injuries. View the study 'Comparative efficacy of a proprietary topical ibuprofen gel and oral ibuprofen in acute soft tissue injuries'.

IBUGEL 

ibuprofen 5.0% w/w gel

100g tube €8.29 (Trade price). [Product subject to medical prescription. GMS reimbursable.]

'Ibugel' is a trademark.

Summary of product characteristics & patient information leaflet