– kidney problems
– asthma
– hay fever
– allergies
– a stomach ulcer

What are the common side effects of tablets, capsules, granules and liquid?

These common side effects of oral ibuprofen occur in more than one in 100 people:

– Headaches
– Feeling dizzy
– Being sick
– Wind
– Indigestion

Call a doctor straight away and stop taking ibuprofen if you have:

— black poo or blood in your vomit – these can be signs of bleeding in your stomach
– swollen ankles, blood in your pee or not peeing at all – these can be signs of a kidney problem

Call 999 or go to A&E now if you have:

– severe chest or stomach pain – these can be signs of a hole in your stomach or gut
– difficulty breathing, or asthma symptoms that become worse
– a severe headache, a high temperature or stiff neck, and a dislike of bright lights – these can be signs or inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges)
you have blurred vision or you see or hear things that are not real (hallucinations)

In rare cases, it’s possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to ibuprofen. You should call 999 if: