People born before this date issued NHS ibuprofen warning

dailyrecord.co.uk · Feb 16, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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NewsHealthNHSIbuprofen is a common over the counter painkillerKate Lally SEO writer09:32, 16 Feb 2026It's likely that you've reached for ibuprofen at some point when you've been feeling under the weather. While this medicine is generally safe for most adults and teenagers aged 17 and over, there are certain groups who may not be suitable candidates.‌Ibuprofen is available in various forms including tablets, capsules, liquid and granules. The NHS provides guidance on its website outlining who should avoid ibuprofen and highlights potential side effects, some of which may not be widely known.‌For example, the NHS advises against taking ibuprofen orally or applying it to your skin if you've previously had an allergic reaction or symptoms such as wheezing, a runny nose or a skin reaction after using aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like naproxen.‌The guidance also recommends pregnant women to steer clear of this medication. Additionally, individuals of a certain age, or those born after a specific date, might be unaware that using ibuprofen increases their risk of stomach ulcers.According to the NHS, if you're over 65 - or born before February 17, 1961 - "ibuprofen can make you more likely to get stomach ulcers. Your doctor will prescribe you a medicine to protect your stomach if you're taking ibuprofen for a long-term condition."Article continues belowAnyone wishing to determine whether ibuprofen is appropriate for them should inform their GP if they:have had more than one instance of a stomach perforation, stomach bleeding or a stomach ulcerhave ever experienced stomach bleeding or a perforation in your stomach due to an NSAIDhave a health condition that increases your risk of bleedinghave chickenpox – as taking ibuprofen can heighten the risk of certain infections and skin reactionshave Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitisare pregnant or trying to conceivesuffer from severe heart failure, severe kidney failure or severe liver failurehave heart disease or mild to moderate heart failure, or if you've previously had a strokehave uncontrolled high blood pressurehave kidney or liver issuessuffer from asthma, hay fever or allergies‌DrugsNHS