Ibuprofen is a pain killer and non steroidal drug. People should never think that ibuprofen is safe without any side effects. This particular medicine is used for treating mild pains, inflammation and flu. It also gives relief from menstrul pain, toothache, muscular pains and also pain caused due to minor injuries. Many medicines that are prescribed by the doctors today have some side effects for few people. These side effects are observed only in some people but not in all. Among the various medicines that have some side effects, ibuprofen is said to be one among them. It is better to seek the advise of the doctor before you use ibuprofen. The various side effects that are observed in people with the use of this particular medicine are swelling, tiredness, pain in abdomen, stomach disorders, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, indigestion and constipation. Besides these various side effects, a person has a chance of experiencing few allergies like rashes, swelling of the face and mouth, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing and change in the color of urine. When these side effects or any above mentioned allergies are observed you need to rush to see a doctor for its treatment.

The side effects of ibuprofen also include stiffening of the neck, increase in weight, joint pains and you can even observe a change in the color of the eyes. Ibuprofen is available in the medical stores in the form of capsules, chewable tablets, drops and suspension. The dosage given to patients vary according to their problem they are facing. It depends upon the age and aslo many factors like intensity and medical condition of the patient. If a person suffers with mild pain , then he is advised by the doctor to take 200-300 mg of ibuprofen once in every six hours. Over dosage increases the side effects like chest pain or fainting spells with slurred speech. This medicine can be used only at the maximum for seven to ten days. Children who are above the age of three months are also prescribed this particular medicine to get relief from pain. Children who suffer with fever, sunburns or toothache are advised ibuprofen. Many people are used to take this medicine for getting relief from pain with out doctors advise which is not suitable for health. Self medication is always dangerous for health. This medicine is proved to be unsafe for heart and the people are likely to face heart attacks or strokes. So people are warned about ibuprofen and its side effects to avoid any complications.

Medicines have played a major role in our day-to-day life. Though it may sound a little strange, the science and art of healing has evolved in our world in an inseparable manner. As it is said that “Health is Wealth” and so for reasons like not taking proper care of ourselves, diseases, accidents, etc. medicines have come along a long way with us as our subsidiary friend.

Ibuprofen (INN) is among the most used medicines. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which originally came in the market as Brufen and after that was available in market under various trademarks. Some of them being Nurofen, Advil and Nuprin. Ibuprofen is used for relief and dial down the pain caused due to symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrheal fever and whenever there is an inflammatory component involved. When compared with aspirin or other well known anti-platelet drugs, Ibuprofen holds an upper hand. It also acts like a mild dilutor to dilate coronary arteries and some blood vessels and Ibuprofen's importance can be made out by seeing World Health Organization's (WHO) “Essential Drug List” in which the medicine has been marking its entry from the beginning.

Although it is widely used all around the world but there are some side effects of Ibuprofen. Some of the major one's are mentioned as follows:

Dosage – Ibuprofen can be harmful if its dosage is not controlled regarding factors like age, medical condition and its intensity. So it is strictly recommended to consult the doctor for the prescribed dosage of the drug.

Prolong Usage – If taken for more than 10 days then Ibuprofen can make you feel bizarre with headache, dizziness, nausea, flatulence, stomach problems, heartburn and diarrhea which are some very common side effects of Ibuprofen.

Serious Problems – Minor pains can lead to major problems like pain in the chest, breathing problem, irregular heartbeats, fainting, seizures, unusual bruising and rashes and slurred speech. Most of it are associated with extreme dizziness due to extra dosage or prolong usage of the drug.

Allergic Reactions – Can cause itching, hives, face swelling, rashes, blistered skin and swelling of hands, legs and lips. Along with that hemorrhage is one of the serious problem that one can face as one of the major side effects of Ibuprofen.

Along with this Ibuprofen should be avoided for usage among children or infants. This can be very dangerous at times leading to critical health troubles and problems.