Ibuprofen

“Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is commonly used to treat pain and reduce inflammation. It can also be used to bring down the body temperature during a fever and to relieve headaches, joint or muscle pain … Ibuprofen should be best taken with meals to reduce stomach irritation … It is available over the counter without a prescription for short-term relief of fever, mild to moderate pain and inflammation … Inform your healthcare professional if … You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding … You have a history of stomach or bowel ulcers or bleeding, or bleeding problems. You have asthma. You have a history of kidney, heart problems or stroke … Ibuprofen should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest possible time … Ibuprofen can interact with blood-thinning medications (e.g. Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Warfarin). Ibuprofen is a NSAID, hence avoid taking together with other NSAIDs (e.g. Naproxen, Diclofenac). Avoid taking excessive amounts of alcohol when taking Ibuprofen as this will increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach”

“For oral administration and short-term use only. Adults and children over 12 years: Swallow 1 or 2 tablets with water, up to three times a day as required. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours … do not take if you: Experience symptoms of dengue fever (eg high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pains); Have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding; Are allergic to ibuprofen, to any of the ingredients, or to aspirin or other painkillers; Are taking other NSAID pain killers (eg. Ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin) with a daily dose above 75mg; Have severe kidney, liver or heart problems. The use of ibuprofen during pregnancy should if possible, be avoided … Nurofen can be taken without food when used at low dose and for short duration”

“Ibuprofen is a painkiller that helps relieve pain and reduce swelling (inflammation) … For most 200mg tablets and capsules: swallow 1 or 2 tablets or capsules whole with water (ideally with or after food), take them up to 3 times a day if you're still in pain, wait at least 4 hours between each dose, do not take more than 6 tablets or capsules in 24 hours … Do not take ibuprofen tablets and capsules for more than 10 days unless advised to by a doctor … it may not be suitable if: you've had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen, aspirin or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), you have a stomach ulcer or you've had them before, you have asthma or allergies … you have a heart, liver or kidney condition … you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant … Common side effects … indigestion and stomach aches, feeling sick (nausea) … medicines … that may not mix well with ibuprofen. These include some types of: anticoagulants (such as warfarin), steroid medicines, antidepressants, medicines to lower blood pressure … Do not take ibuprofen at the same time as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as naproxen or aspirin”

“Adults can take paracetamol at the same time as ibuprofen if needed. But it's a good idea to try them on their own first to see if they help your pain”

“temporarily relieves minor aches and pains … temporarily reduces fever … Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs … Ask a doctor before use if … you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke, you are taking a diuretic. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are … taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin … When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs … It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor … take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used; do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor … pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days”

“ACE-inhibitors: Reports suggest that NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE-inhibitors … Patients taking thiazides or loop diuretics may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs … because bleeding has been reported when ibuprofen tablets and other NSAIDs have been administered to patients on coumarin-type anticoagulants, the physician should be cautious”

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