Over-the-counter pain relievers help many people who suffer from a variety of chronic conditions. Health problems such as headaches, backaches and colds can often be relieved by taking painkillers, he says. Express, transfers Today.
Among the most commonly used painkillers, Ibuprofen stands out, which is one of the most popular drugs that can be bought without a prescription.
Ibuprofen works by reducing the effects of hormones that cause pain and swelling in the body. It is used for various types of pain, including back pain, menstrual pain, toothache, and cold and flu symptoms.
As with any medication, awareness of how to properly consume Ibuprofen is essential to avoid potentially harmful side effects.
The British National Health Service (NHS) warns that Ibuprofen can lead to harmful side effects if it is combined with the following medicines:
- Medicines that help prevent blood clots such as warfarin
- Medicines for high blood pressure
- Steroid drugs such as betamethasone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone or prednisolone
- Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin or ofloxacin
- Antidepressants such as citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine, paroxetine or sertraline
- Medicines against diabetes such as glycoside, glimepiride, glipizide or tolbutamide
You should also avoid taking ibuprofen with ginkgo biloba supplements because it can increase the risk of bleeding.
The NHS also adds that you should see a doctor as soon as possible if you are taking Ibuprofen and notice the following symptoms:
- Black stool or blood when vomiting - these can be signs of bleeding in the stomach
- Swollen joints, blood in the urine or cessation of urination - these can be signs of kidney problems
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