All NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, is effective to reduce fever, inflammation, and pain.
Ibuprofen can be easily found in many drug stores and be an effective pain reliever.
However, for some individuals, ibuprofen can cause risks and side effects.
To avoid the side effects and possible risks that arise, take the following safety tips and using ibuprofen:
1. Avoid taking ibuprofen exceed the recommended dose.
Ibuprofen is available in a variety of dosage, consult with your doctor about the right dose for you.
Because ibuprofen is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever, sometimes people take ibuprofen exceed the recommended dose in the hope it can work faster.
However, of course this is not recommended. Not recommended anyway to use ibuprofen too often.
2. Avoid taking ibuprofen if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Pregnant and lactating women are not advised to use medications that contain ibuprofen.
3. Beware of side effects that may arise.
While taking ibuprofen, beware of the potential side effects that may arise. Some of these side effects include heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or stomach ulcers.
Some people report that they experience ringing in the ears and a skin rash after using a product containing ibuprofen.
If you experience any of the above side effects, discontinue use of ibuprofen and get medical attention.
4. allergy
If you are allergic to aspirin, then you should avoid using ibuprofen as both an NSAID class of drugs.
Therefore, a person who has an allergy to aspirin may be allergic to all NSAIDs, including ibuprofen.
5. Kidney and cardiovascular problems.
If you have a history of congestive heart failure, kidney problems, or high blood pressure, you should avoid using ibuprofen and other NSAIDs.
NSAIDs will have negative effect if you have a history of kidney and cardiovascular problems.
