Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this medication, including information about dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Nausea, heartburn, and stomach pain are a few common ibuprofen side effects. This eMedTV segment identifies other possible side effects and discusses signs and symptoms of serious side effects that may occur with use of this drug.
People may use ibuprofen to relieve pain, fever, inflammation, and swelling. This eMedTV segment lists several other uses of this medication, such as treating symptoms of arthritis and relieving painful menstrual periods.
To control pain, the starting dose of ibuprofen for adults is usually 200 mg every four to six hours. This eMedTV Web page discusses the recommended dosages for conditions such as arthritis and painful menstruation.
As this eMedTV segment explains, ibuprofen may interact with aspirin, warfarin, and certain other medications. This eMedTV article describes several potential drug interactions, such as those involving ACE inhibitors, lithium, and beta blockers.
If you are nursing or have a stomach ulcer, you shouldn't take ibuprofen. This eMedTV resource discusses other ibuprofen precautions and warnings to be aware of, such as those involving potential drug interactions and taking ibuprofen while pregnant.
Based on data from clinical studies, gradual weight gain does not seem to be a side effect of ibuprofen. This eMedTV article covers ibuprofen and weight gain, and explains how rapid weight gain with the drug can be a sign of serious health problems.
Healthcare providers do not usually recommend ibuprofen for women who are expecting. This eMedTV article discusses pregnancy and ibuprofen, and stresses the importance of not taking the medication during the third trimester.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic ibuprofen is sold under several names, including Ibuprofen tablets, Ibuprofen capsules, and Ibuprofen caplets. This article discusses prescription and non-prescription strengths of generic forms of ibuprofen.
