Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medication to relieve acute pain. However, many studies have found that oral dose of ibuprofen has severe side effects as well. A new patch invented by scientists in the UK holds the promise of reducing these side effects. Ibuprofen is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for relieving acute pain, reducing inflammation and minor injury. Ibuprofen is most commonly delivered by oral dose.
Many studies have recently pointed out the side effects of long-term use of ibuprofen. Especially, ibuprofen can increase the risk of cardiac complications such as heart attack or stroke. Ibuprofen can also cause ulcers and internal bleeding in stomach and intestines. Because of these associated side effects, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), USA has issued a several notifications regarding the oral dosage. They have made warning…
