Long-term use of NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, can also increase the risk of problems with your heart or circulation — especially if you have other risk factors for these conditions. Therefore you shouldn't take ibuprofen for long-term pain relief without seeing your doctor first, and you shouldn't take ibuprofen if you're also being prescribed another type of NSAID tablet.
Print this page. What is ibuprofen and how is it used? It's best to tell your GP, pharmacist or health visitor about any medicines you're taking. Ibuprofen and children Ibuprofen may be given to children aged 3 months or over who weigh at least 5kg 11lbs to relieve pain, inflammation or fever. How to take ibuprofen Make sure you take ibuprofen as directed on the label or leaflet, or as instructed by a health professional.
For example: adults — can usually take 1 or 2 tablets mg every 4 to 6 hours, but shouldn't take more than 1,mg 6 x mg tablets in the space of 24 hours children under 16 — may need to take a lower dose, depending on their age; check the packet or leaflet, or ask a pharmacist or doctor for advice The painkilling effect of ibuprofen begins soon after a dose is taken, but the anti-inflammatory effect can sometimes take up to 3 weeks to get the best results.
Ibuprofen shouldn't be used to treat conditions that are mainly related to inflammation. Don't take more than the recommended dose if it isn't relieving your symptoms. Interactions with medicines, food and alcohol Ibuprofen can react unpredictably with certain other medicines. NSAIDs can also interact with many other medicines, including: some types of antidepressants — used to treat depression beta-blockers — used to treat high blood pressure hypertension diuretics — which reduce the amount of fluid in your body Read more about medicines that interact with NSAIDs.
Side effects of ibuprofen Ibuprofen can cause a number of side effects. Common side effects of ibuprofen include: nausea or vomiting constipation or diarrhoea indigestion dyspepsia or abdominal pain Less common side effects include: headache or dizziness bloating fluid retention raised blood pressure inflammation of the stomach gastritis a stomach ulcer allergic reactions — such as a rash worsening of asthma symptoms by causing narrowing of the airways bronchospasm kidney failure black stools and blood in your vomit — this can indicate bleeding in your stomach If you feel unwell after taking ibuprofen or have concerns, speak to your GP or pharmacist, or phone the NHS 24 service.
High doses Taking high doses of ibuprofen over long periods of time can increase your risk of: stroke — when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed heart attacks — when the blood supply to the heart is blocked In women, long-term use of ibuprofen might be associated with reduced fertility.
Overdoses of ibuprofen Taking too much ibuprofen, known as an overdose, can be very dangerous. Accessing medicines self-help guide Visit our self-help guide on accessing medicines if you have difficulty getting the medicines you need. Tweet Click here to share this page on Twitter This will open a new window. Print Click here to print this page This will open your print options in a new window. Source: NHS 24 - Opens in new browser window. Last updated:. How can we improve this page?
Email Address e. Message Maximum of characters. Send feedback. However, this timeframe can vary from one person to the next, and for different reasons. The anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen usually take longer — sometimes a week or more. Ibuprofen levels in your bloodstream are estimated to be at their maximum level after 1 to 2 hours. However, ibuprofen is quickly cleared from your body. The timing of ibuprofen levels appear to be similar in children. Younger children may clear ibuprofen from their system faster than adults.
Some people may experience symptom relief quickly while others find that it takes longer. This is because various factors can impact how long a drug takes to work. Typically, one ibuprofen pill is taken by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. For OTC ibuprofen, this equates to a maximum of 6 pills per day. Additionally, avoid taking ibuprofen for longer than 10 days, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Because of this, it may be helpful to take ibuprofen with food or milk. Ibuprofen can be given to children as a liquid solution, chewable tablet, or pill.
If your child needs to take ibuprofen, ask their pediatrician for the recommended dosage and how often it needs to be taken. While ibuprofen is generally safe, it may not be suitable for everyone. Ibuprofen can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding , heart attack , and stroke. Taking too much ibuprofen can be dangerous. If you experience any of the above symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. In addition to ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen Aleve are also available over the counter.
While the amount of time it takes for ibuprofen to work can vary, it usually takes about half an hour to start feeling symptom relief.
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