Patients w/ stomach problems or heartburn after taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory; suffers from severe skin reactions, asthma, hay fever or have had long-term problems of resp tract (eg, nasal polyps or chronic obstructive airway diseases); tendency to develop allergic skin diseases, itchy skin or hives; history of GI disease (eg, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease); bleeding disorder or any other blood disorder including porphyria; SLE; dehydration due to sickness, diarrhoea, before or after major surgery; chickenpox; significant risk factors eg, high BP, cholesterol & triglycerides, diabetes, smoking; currently having medical treatment for serious illness. Concomitant use w/ trimethoprim; medicines used for arthritis or other pain relievers (eg, ASA, ibuprofen) or other anti-inflammatory medicines (eg, corticosteroids). Increased risk of heart attack or stroke w/ high doses & prolonged treatment. May reduce symptoms of infection (eg, headache, high temp). Prolonged use can make headaches worse. May worsen wound healing in GUT after surgery in patient recently had or going to have a stomach or intestinal tract surgery. Contains lactose & soya oil. Advise patients not to drive or use machines if vision disorders, dizziness or drowsiness occurs. Patients w/ liver or kidney problems. Pregnancy. Not to be taken during breastfeeding. Childn & adolescents <14 yr. Elderly.
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