Ibuprofen - Osteoarthritis

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

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BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Preferred

5% gel. This is the least costly option for primary care.

Documentation

No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Ibuprofen

Indication :

Osteoarthritis

Group Name :

Keywords :

PNMP, NSAIDs, topical NSAIDs, rheumatic disease, ibuprofen gel 5%

Brand Names Include :

Ibugel, Phorpain gel, Ibuleve gel

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Ibuprofen is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Osteoarthritis.

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Aug 19 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

A stepped approach to pain management is recommended. Paracetamol is considered a 1st line option for the treatment of pain. Consider initiation of an oral NSAID as an adjunct to paracetamol if required. See the guidelines attached for further information.

PLEASE NOTE: Ibuprofen capsules (including modified release) are considered BLACK on the traffic light system ( not recommended in any healthcare setting across Surrey & North West Sussex health economy..