{"id":232242,"date":"2025-10-17T20:09:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/232242\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T20:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:09:10","slug":"people-taking-ibuprofen-urged-to-call-111-with-black-poo-symptom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/232242\/","title":{"rendered":"People taking ibuprofen urged to call 111 with ‘black poo’ symptom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly found painkillers on supermarket shelves and pharmacies across the country<\/p>\n

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer<\/p>\n

14:26, 17 Oct 2025<\/p>\n

\"WomanSome symptoms from ibuprofen may warrant a hospital visit(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ibuprofen <\/a>is a staple in many households, readily available on supermarket shelves and in pharmacies nationwide. However, it stands apart from other painkillers like paracetamol as it belongs to the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) family.<\/p>\n

NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin not only alleviate pain but also combat inflammation <\/a>throughout the body and therefore reduce swelling symptoms. This makes them effective for treating a variety of conditions causing discomfort, including muscle injuries, backache, period pains, toothache, and arthritis.<\/p>\n

However, while ibuprofen can be an effective analgesic, it’s important to be aware of its potential side effects. In some instances, these side effects could be so severe that immediate medical attention, either by calling 999 or visiting A&E, is required.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"PersonIbuprofen belongs to the NSAID family(Image: Getty images)Common side effects of ibuprofen<\/p>\n

Ibuprofen comes in various forms – tablets, capsules, liquid, gels, mousse, or sprays. As a result, side effects can vary greatly and affect people differently.<\/p>\n

NHS guidance indicates that ibuprofen found in sprays, gels, and mousse are less likely to cause side effects when applied topically, compared to when ingested. However, it can still heighten skin sensitivity, particularly if used over a large area.<\/p>\n

If taken orally, you will absorb more ibuprofen and could experience some of the following common symptoms:.<\/p>\n

Vomiting, wind, headaches, nausea, indigestion, and feeling dizzy are some of the side effects that can affect more than one in 100 people who take ibuprofen. These side effects may not always be severe, but if you’re struggling to cope with them or they persist, it’s recommended to consult a doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n

While on ibuprofen, you might also experience symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention. The NHS advises calling a doctor or 111 as soon as possible if you notice black faeces or blood in your vomit, as this could indicate stomach bleeding.<\/p>\n

You should also contact 111 or a doctor if you find blood in your urine, have swollen ankles, or suddenly lose the ability to urinate, as these could be signs of kidney problems.<\/p>\n

\"PersonIbuprofen comes in a variety of forms(Image: Getty Images)When you need to go to the hospital<\/p>\n

In case of severe symptoms believed to be related to ibuprofen, you may need to call 999 or head straight to your nearest A&E. According to NHS guidance, symptoms requiring this response include:<\/p>\n

Blurred visionHallucinationsSevere headache, stiff neck, high temperature, and a dislike of bright lights \u2013 this could be caused by inflammation in the membrane around the spine and brainSevere chestStomach painDifficulty breathing<\/p>\n

Further guidance from the NHS surrounding ibuprofen use can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly found painkillers on supermarket shelves and pharmacies across the country Kieran…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232243,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[97,243,1624,82498],"class_list":{"0":"post-232242","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-medication","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-medication","10":"tag-nhs","11":"tag-supermarkets"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232242\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}