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Please note that, in rare cases, people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications.

U N C O M M O N   side effects
  • back, leg,
  • or stomach pain, bleeding gums,
  • blistering, peeling,
  • loosening of the skin, blood in urine or stools,
  • blurred vision, burning sensation in the chest or stomach,
  • blurred vision, chest pain,
  • coma, confusion,
  • constipation, cough or hoarseness,
  • depression, difficulty breathing,
  • difficulty swallowing, dizziness,
  • dry mouth, wheezing,
  • joint or muscle pain, nosebleeds,
  • red, irritated eyes,
  • sore

Ibuprofen

(Asbestosis, Pleuritis)

Ibuprofen tablets are taken orally with a glass of water every 4 to 6 hours. You should avoid lying down for 10 minutes after swallowing the pill.

C O M M O N   side effects
  • abdominal pain, increased levels of stomach acid,
  • cloudy urine, diarrhea,
  • heartburn, indigestion,
  • itching skin, pain or discomfort in the chest,
  • upper stomach, or throat,
  • pale skin, nausea,
  • shortness of breath, swelling of the face,
  • fingers, hands,
  • feet, lower legs,
  • or ankles, vomiting,
  • weight gain