About Ibuprofen
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Relieves pain, fever and swelling, including in children.
How to take it
Take it after food. For children, the dose depends on body weight.
Common side effects
- Acidity, stomach upset.
Call your doctor if
- Black stools or vomiting blood.
- Very little urine, especially with vomiting or diarrhoea.
Take care
Do not use it for fever that could be dengue; use paracetamol and see the doctor. Avoid if dehydrated, and in kidney disease or stomach ulcers. Avoid in pregnancy unless the doctor advises, and do not use it after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Tell the doctor if NSAID painkillers have made your asthma worse.
From our clinic: Ask us to work out a child's dose from weight.