{"id":222129,"date":"2025-09-12T23:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/222129\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T23:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:48:12","slug":"nhs-issues-warning-to-everyone-who-takes-ibuprofen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/222129\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS issues warning to everyone who takes ibuprofen"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are in one of these groups, you need to be extra careful, warns the NHS\"RetailIbuprofen has a wide range of side effects but they are said to only impact around one in 100 people.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

If you’re not feeling well, you’ve likely reached for ibuprofen at some point. While most adults and young people aged 17 and over can safely use this medication, there are certain groups who may not be able to take it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are a few different forms of ibuprofen such as tablets, capsules, liquid and granules. In a warning on its website, the NHS<\/a> outlines who should avoid ibuprofen and highlights potential side effects, some of which may not be widely known<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, who can and can’t take ibuprofen, and what side effects should you watch out for? Here’s what the NHS think you need to know.<\/a><\/p>\n

Do not take ibuprofen if…\"IbuprofenIbuprofen is taken as a painkiller for conditions ranging from joint to period pain(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The NHS warns that you should not take ibuprofen by mouth or apply it to your skin if you have ever had an allergic reaction or symptoms like wheezing, a runny nose or a skin reaction after taking aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen. It also warns people who are pregnant to avoid this.<\/p>\n

To make sure ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules or liquid is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. have ever had bleeding in your stomach or a hole (perforation) in your stomach caused by an NSAID<\/li>\n
  2. have had a hole (perforation) in your stomach, bleeding in your stomach or a stomach ulcer more than once<\/li>\n
  3. have a health problem that means you have an increased chance of bleeding<\/li>\n
  4. have severe heart failure, severe kidney failure or severe liver failure<\/li>\n
  5. are pregnant or trying to get pregnant<\/li>\n
  6. have high blood pressure that’s not under control<\/li>\n
  7. have heart disease or mild to moderate heart failure, or have ever had a stroke<\/li>\n
  8. have kidney or liver problems<\/li>\n
  9. have asthma, hay fever or allergies<\/li>\n
  10. have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis<\/li>\n
  11. have chickenpox \u2013 taking ibuprofen can increase the chance of certain infections and skin reactions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you’re over 65, taking ibuprofen can increase your risk of developing stomach ulcers. If you need to take ibuprofen for a long-term condition, your doctor may also prescribe a medication to help protect your stomach.<\/p>\n

    To make sure ibuprofen applied to the skin is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. kidney problems<\/li>\n
    2. asthma<\/li>\n
    3. hay fever<\/li>\n
    4. allergies<\/li>\n
    5. a stomach ulcer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What are the common side effects of tablets, capsules, granules and liquid?\"TakingIbuprofen is readily available in pharmacies and supermarkets – but many don’t know the risks(Image: Kinga Krzeminska via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

      These common side effects of oral ibuprofen occur in more than one in 100 people:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Headaches<\/li>\n
      2. Feeling dizzy<\/li>\n
      3. Being sick<\/li>\n
      4. Wind<\/li>\n
      5. Indigestion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Call a doctor or call 111 straight away and stop taking ibuprofen if you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. black poo or blood in your vomit \u2013 these can be signs of bleeding in your stomach<\/li>\n
        2. swollen ankles, blood in your pee or not peeing at all \u2013 these can be signs of a kidney problem<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Call 999 or go to A&E now if:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. you have severe chest or stomach pain \u2013 these can be signs of a hole in your stomach or gut<\/li>\n
          2. you have difficulty breathing, or asthma symptoms that become worse<\/li>\n
          3. you get a severe headache, a high temperature or stiff neck, and a dislike of bright lights \u2013 these can be signs or inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges)<\/li>\n
          4. you have blurred vision or you see or hear things that are not real (hallucinations)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            In rare cases, it’s possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis<\/a>) to ibuprofen. You should call 999 if:<\/p>\n