Common over-the-counter drugs like Ibuprofen and Omeprazole, frequently used for pain and heartburn, are now under scrutiny.

The biggest concern I have with daily ibuprofen use in a woman in her 80s is damage to the stomach, including ulcers. Ulcers ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Key Takeaways You should not take more than 1,200 milligrams of over-the-counter ibuprofen per day.If you take too much ibuprofen, it can cause serious side ...

For post-operation pains and during infections, over-the-counter painkillers will often do the job. But killing pain without consequences isn't as simple as just swallowing a tablet. What to watch for ...

14:26, Fri, Oct 17, 2025 Updated: 14:27, Fri, Oct 17, 2025 Ibuprofen, a common painkiller found in supermarkets and pharmacies across the UK, is part of the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID ...