All NSAIDs have the same GI risk - true or false?
All NSAIDs have the same GI risk - true or false?
Find out in this video showing how the gastrointestinal (GI) side effects compare.
What does this mean for customers?
After watching this video, you may want to review your current advice to customers regarding whether they need to take OTC ibuprofen-based pain relief with food, as some products may be taken with water alone, unless otherwise recommended by a doctor.
Always check the instructions on the pack and SPC for guidance.
However, customers with an ulcer or history of ulcer, or a history of bleeding or perforation as a result of using NSAIDs, should still not be recommended OTC ibuprofen.