PAD Profile : Ibuprofen - Osteoarthritis

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PAD Profile : Ibuprofen - Osteoarthritis

Keywords :

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

Brand Names Include :

Ibugel, Phorpain gel, Ibuleve gel

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :

Green

Important Preferred

Formulations :

Important Information :

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

Trust Alignment :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Links :

BNF NICE SPC

Comments :

No comments returned.

Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date

Committee Name

Narrative

07 August 2019

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..

Associated BNF Codes

10. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

10.03.02. Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices