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Can anyone advise me please. I am taking daily aspirin and hydroxycarbamide and I know I cannot take oral ibuprofen but I have a painful arthritic shoulder at the moment.

Does anyone know if I can use ibuprofen gel on the area or is it not advisable?

Thanks

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Hi Ozziepig, you can ask at your local pharmacy for advice about any interactions and if there are, what you can use instead. Best wishes, Maz

Yes, you can. I have been on blood thinners for years and can't take ibuprofen but use Voltarol gel as needed very happily!

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I too was told it was ok to use, although not for prolonged periods of time. I hope you get some relief soon x

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I use it with no problems

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