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Medicines IbuprofenQuestion & answer

Ibuprofen · Medicine question

Can Ibugel ibuprofen gel be applied to broken skin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, Ibugel ibuprofen gel must not be applied to broken skin.

Sources for this answer

IbugelDermal Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 16Document updated 2 February 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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