Boots Ibuprofen Gel 5%

I have had a problem with my knee for years. I’d love to tell you exactly what it was called, however despite numerous trips to the doctors, it’s never been diagnosed and apparently since it’s not constant there is no need to refer me to a specialist. It’s basically just a soreness, which flares up if I do exercise or walk in high shoes or for long periods of time. It feels like my bones are rubbing together and at times can cause me to limp. The advice I am given most regularly is to take Ibuprofen. I often take the ibuprofen tablets for headaches and period pains anyway, however about ... more

Ibuprofen gel is a medicinal product made by chemist giants Boots. It costs around GBP4 for a tube of 35 grams. The pack explains that this gel contains 5% ibuprofen in a water and cellulose base. Youu are to use it to relieve pain and inflammation in backache, rhumatic and muscular pain as well as strains, sprains and sports injuries. Apply 4 - 10 cms on to the skin of affected area. My experience: I suffer alot with neck pain that reaches right up to the base of my skull often causing me headaches. I hate to take pills, but often have no choice to relieve the strain. We have at home Deep ... more