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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Common side effects of tablets, capsules, granules and liquid These 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: Headaches Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try not to drink too much alcohol. It's important not to take any other medicines for pain to help with headaches. Talk to your doctor if the headaches last longer than a week or are severe. Feeling dizzy If ibuprofen makes you feel dizzy, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Avoid coffee, cigarettes and alcohol. If the dizziness does not get better within a couple of days, speak to your pharmacist or doctor. Do not drive or ride a bike while you're feeling dizzy. Feeling sick (nausea) Stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food. Always take ibuprofen tablets, capsules, granules or liquid with a meal or snack or with a drink of milk. Being sick (vomiting) Have small, frequent sips of water to avoid dehydration. Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration, such as peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat vomiting without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor.If you take the combined contraceptive pill or the progestogen-only pill and you're being sick, your contraception may not protect you from pregnancy. Check the pill packet for advice. Wind Try not to eat foods that cause wind (like lentils, beans and onions). Eat smaller meals, eat and drink slowly, and exercise regularly. There are pharmacy medicines that can also help, such as charcoal tablets or simeticone. Indigestion If you get repeated indigestion stop taking ibuprofen and see your doctor as soon as possible. If you need something to ease the discomfort, try taking an antacid, but do not put off going to the doctor. 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
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