Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking ibuprofen if you are allergic to aspirin, suffer from asthma, may be pregnant or receiving regular medical treatment, for example warfarin for blood clots (thrombosis).
Do not take if you:
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have a stomach ulcer or perforation or bleeding of the stomach.
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have breathing difficulties.
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are allergic to any of the ingredients or to aspirin or to other painkillers.
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suffer from severe liver, kidney or heart problems.
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suffer from chronic constipation.
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are taking other NSAID pain killers, or aspirin with a daily dose above 75mg daily.
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are in the last 3months of pregnancy.
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are under 12 years old.
Codeine is used only in combination with other analgesics and the above warnings and side effects should be adhered to. Codeine can cause constipation.
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