Sainsbury's Ibuprofen Tablets B.P 200mg

Advantages: Fast pain relief, cheap, does what it says on the pack.

Disadvantages: Sometimes not always effective.

I buy ibuprofen quite regularly as it has helped to take one if my muscles are aching after a hard race. I have started to buy these ones as Sainsbury's is my closed shop and sell the cheapest ibuprofen.

They comes in a red and white box that measures 7cm x 6cm x 2.5cm. On the front it says what it is with a Braille spots raised on it as well, so the blind can read it too. It says that there are 16 tablets in the pack. On the back, it contains the uses for it, dosage, warnings and other details. Opening up the pack, there are 2 plastic trays that contain 8 sugar coated tablets each and a patient information leaflet.

Ibuprofen belong to a class of medicines that can be used for pain relief, anti inflammatory and temperature reduction.

The recommended dose is 1-2 tablets three times a day, however I only ever take one at a time as I don't use them often. I find that 1 tablet can usually help to ease any muscle pain that I have quite quickly. The effects last for a few hours, after which you can start to feel it wearing off. For the price (~30p), these are very good ibuprofen tablets that I can highly recommend. They are quite fast acting, do what they are supposed to do and nice and cheap. I have found that for more serious pains and inflammation, I have had to buy more expensive ibuprofen that has a higher dose than the 200mg that these have.

Overall these are a great product that can be used to help relieve many problems that you may face. For the price you can't go wrong with them and they are worth the money. They are only available at Sainsburys so they could be hard for you to buy.
   

Summary: Great for the price and does what it says on the pack.

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Ibuleve Max Strength Ibuprofen Gel

Advantages: Fast acting pain relief, tube lasts a while, doesn't smell.

Disadvantages: Cost.

If you are struggling with aches and pains that won't go away then this has to be the product for you. It can be described as being a bit like the deep heat gels that you can get, except I find it provides a lot more help.

I was prescribed this by my doctor last year when I was having problems with my shins caused by running. I was told to apply it three times daily until it was no longer needed. I ended up using it for about three weeks along side some pills I was given. In the end it helped sort out my shin problems and I was able to run again pain free.

It comes in a white tube made of metal and has a bright yellow screw cap on it. Written on the front of the tube in blue is the name of the product and in red is says "MAXIMUM STRENGTH". It states that it is 10% ibuprofen and that it should be applied directly to the point of pain. It also lists some common ailments that it can be used to help ease the pain of. If you turn it over you can find the directions for use and a warning that you should read before using it. Due to the high ibuprofen content it may not be suitable for those with asthma, peptic ulcers, history of kidney problems or you are already taking pain killers. It states that it is for external use only, so don't swallow it!

It comes out of the tube as a thick clear gel that has a slight scent. It doesn't smell too bad and once applied it isn't noticeable. To apply it you simply rub some of it onto the area where the pain is arising from. You then leave it to do its work and soak into your skin. You should always wash your hands after use to avoid it going into your eyes, ears, nose or mouth.

It works by targeting the ibuprofen directly to the site of pain. Unlike other pain killers which take time to act, you can feel this working straight away. Since using it on my shins, I have used it for other pains where the results have been just as successful.

To buy this from the shops it costs around £7 from any good chemist. It may be quite expensive compared to deep heat or ibuprofen tablets but it is well worth the money for the pain relief it offers. Tablets or deep heat do not work as well as this does at all!

If your in pain and want quick relief then this is worth a try. It comes in a 50g bottle which will last for quite a while. Due to the high price of it, I will give it a 4/5.

Summary: Fast acting pain relief that works.

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