It won't do you any harm to use ibuprofen gel at the same time as taking ibuprofen tablets. But if you're already taking ibuprofen tablets regularly, you won't get any extra benefit from also using the gel. The gel tends to be best for when you have a pain under the skin and in a very small area of your body.Apr 16, 2020
How long does it take ibuprofen liquid gels to work?
You should start to feel better 20 to 30 minutes after taking ibuprofen by mouth. For some types of long-term pain, you'll need to take ibuprofen regularly for up to 3 weeks for it to work properly. If you're applying ibuprofen to your skin, it should start to work within 1 to 2 days.Apr 16, 2020
Is ibuprofen gel fast acting?
Get fast liquid relief, right where you need it most.
Which ibuprofen works fastest?
This is encased in an ultra-thin film coating that starts to dissolve quickly, releasing the fast-acting ibuprofen. Advil Rapid Release starts going to work in minutes^, and is absorbed up to 2x faster than standard Advil Tablets⁺.
Is ibuprofen gel more effective than tablets?
The available evidence, although not overwhelming, suggest a faster onset of analgesia for liquigel as compared with tablets.