Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
It is very important that you do not take more than 6 normal strength ibuprofen tablets (200mg each) in 24 hours without medical advice. Doses of ibuprofen must be at least 4 hours apart.
Caution
Do not take ibuprofen if:
• You are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as aspirin, diclofenac, indomethacin, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, naproxen or piroxicam.
• You have a peptic ulcer (an ulcer anywhere in the digestive system or stomach such as a duodenal ulcer or gastric ulcer).
• You have asthma that gets worse when you take ibuprofen, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
• You have severe heart failure.
• You have high blood pressure (hypertension) – only take ibuprofen if your blood pressure is controlled.
• You have kidney problems – only take ibuprofen if advised by your doctor.
• You are taking another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
• You are taking any of the following medicines – cyclosporin, lithium, methotrexate, tacrolimus or warfarin.
• Many over the counter medicines such as cough, cold and flu remedies and other types of painkiller (such as gels, sprays and mousses that are applied to the skin) also contain ibuprofen. If you are already taking ibuprofen, do not take any other medication that contains ibuprofen.
Disclaimer: On this website you will find advice to help you manage some of the more common but milder symptoms and side effects of breast cancer surgery. Please ONLY use this advice if you are currently participating in the ePainQ research project, otherwise you must follow the advice given to you by your medical team.
Clicking on the links in the left-hand menu will take you to advice on looking after yourself during treatment. If after following the advice you don’t feel your symptoms are being successfully managed or relieved, or if you become more unwell, you should contact your hospital medical team immediately.