What is Ibuprofen gel?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Ibuprofen is a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) used as a pain and fever reducer. The gel preparation is usually used to locally treat arthritis or other aches and pains.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 7 | 1 | |
| Tenderness | 4 | 5 | |
| Bursitis in hips | 1 | 4 | |
| Chronic idiopathic back pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Gout | 1 | 0 | |
| Improve mobility | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Ibuprofen gel
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Ibuprofen gel
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Ibuprofen gel and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | 1 | |
| Diclofenac topical (Voltarol Emulgel) | 1 | |
| Naproxen (Naproxen Prescription) | 1 |
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