Side Effects Of IbuprofenNHS medicines information on side effects of ibuprofen and what you can do to cope.Common side effects of tablets, capsules, granules and liquidThese common side effects of ibuprofen taken by mouth happen in more than 1 in 100 people. There are things you can do to help cope with them: Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away. Common side effects of gel, mousse and sprayYou're less likely to have side effects when you apply ibuprofen to your skin than with tablets, capsules, granules or liquid because less gets into your body. But you may still get the same side effects, especially if you use a lot on a large area of skin. Applying ibuprofen to your skin can sometimes cause your skin to become more sensitive than normal to sunlight. Speak to your doctor if this is a problem. Serious side effectsCall a doctor or call 111 straight away and stop taking ibuprofen if you have: - black poo or blood in your vomit - these can be signs of bleeding in your stomach
- swollen ankles, blood in your pee or not peeing at all - these can be signs of a kidney problem
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- you have severe chest or stomach pain - these can be signs of a hole in your stomach or gut
- you have difficulty breathing, or asthma symptoms that become worse
- you get a severe headache, a high temperature or stiff neck, and a dislike of bright lights - these can be signs or inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges)
- you have blurred vision or you see or hear things that are not real (hallucinations)
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Serious allergic reactionIn rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to ibuprofen. Long term side effectsIbuprofen can cause ulcers in your stomach or gut, especially if you take it by mouth for a long time or in big doses. If you need to take it for a long time your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to help protect your stomach. Other side effectsThese are not all the side effects of ibuprofen tablets, capsules and syrup. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet.
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