I always try to have a stock of Ibuprofen gel but I don't always find it very effective and tend to opt for tablets instead which work well for me, do you use the gel and do you find it works?
I have heard it several times. Most people tend to buy the cheaper gels but I would never recommend you to buy the cheaper ones because they are not so effective. Always buy the gel of any reputed company. I always choose the expensive ones because they are of good quality.I completely agree, I've been told to use it for a knee injury and for shin splints when I was running and it didn't help me at all, and because I was using it I couldn't take the tablets aswell. I also agree about the instructions, it doesn't give any indication about how much you are supposed to use and it's also really expensive compared to 19 pence for a pack of tablets.
The percentage dose in gel is very low and lot of the 'effect' is from the counter irritant feeling rather than anti inflammatory. Tablets are much more effective but don't down them too regularly as in the long run NSAIDs - non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, can affect kidney function. Short answer- Gels aren't that goodI always try to have a stock of Ibuprofen gel but I don't always find it very effective and tend to opt for tablets instead which work well for me, do you use the gel and do you find it works?
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