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What is the most important information I should know about ibuprofen?
• Take ibuprofen with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Contact your doctor if you experience bloody, black, or tarry stoolsor blood in the vomit i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. These symptoms could indicate damage to the gastrointestinaltract i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, ibuprofen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What is ibuprofen?
• Ibuprofen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDs) i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammationand pain in the body i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Ibuprofen is used to reduce the fever, pain, inflammation, and stiffnesscaused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, andabdominal cramps associated with menstruation i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Ibuprofen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking ibuprofen?
• Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor if you
· have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
· have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach,
· drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
· have liver or kidney disease,
· have a coagulation (bleeding or blood clotting) disorder,
· have congestive heart failure,
· have fluid retention,
· have heart disease, or
· have high blood pressure i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• You may not be able to take ibuprofen, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• It is not known whether ibuprofen will be harmful to an unborn baby i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Ibuprofen should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) becausea similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Do not take ibuprofen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Ibuprofen passes into breast milk in very small amounts, however it isnot expected to be harmful to a nursing baby i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Talk to your doctor before takingibuprofen if you are breast-feeding i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

How should I take ibuprofen?
• Take ibuprofen exactly as directed by your doctor i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you
• Take each dose with a full glass of water i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Take ibuprofen with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Store ibuprofen at room temperature away from moisture and heat i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. If morethan 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only the nextregularly scheduled dose i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Do not take a double dose i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Symptoms of a ibuprofen overdose include nausea, vomiting or stomachpain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision,seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, andslow breathing i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What should I avoid while taking ibuprofen?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Ibuprofen may increase the sensitivityof the skin to sunlight i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposureto the sun is unavoidable i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, ibuprofen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What are the possible side effects of ibuprofen?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingibuprofen and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
· ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
· rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
· seizures;
· black, bloody, or tarry stools;
· blood in your urine or vomit;
· decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Continueto take ibuprofen and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or headache;
· nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· fatigue or weakness;
· dry mouth; or
· irregular menstrual periods i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

What other drugs will affect ibuprofen?
• Other prescription and over-the-counter drugs may interact with ibuprofen i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Talk to your doctor before taking ibuprofen if you are taking any of the followingdrugs:
· another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen(Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox), diclofenac(Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid),indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin(Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin);
· aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid),choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), bumetanide(Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone),and amiloride (Midamor);
· an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin);
· a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone);
· an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol) or glyburide(Micronase, Diabeta); or
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others) i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Talk to your doctor before taking ibuprofen if you are taking any othermedicines, especially any of the ones listed above i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with ibuprofen i gave my dog ibuprofen now what. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about ibuprofen written forhealth professionals that you may read i gave my dog ibuprofen now what.

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