before taking ibuprofen tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other nsaids (such as naproxen celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. this product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. talk to your pharmacist for more details. before taking this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history especially of: asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other nsaids) blood disorders (such as anemia bleeding/clotting problems) growths in the nose (nasal polyps) heart disease (such as congestive heart failure previous heart attack) high blood pressure kidney disease liver disease severe loss of body water (dehydration) stroke throat/stomach/intestinal problems (such as bleeding heartburn ulcers). this drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. do not drive use machinery or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. limit alcoholic beverages. this medicine may cause stomach bleeding. daily use of alcohol and tobacco especially when combined with this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. limit alcohol and stop smoking. consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. this medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. avoid prolonged sun exposure tanning booths or sunlamps. use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. before having surgery tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs nonprescription drugs and herbal products). older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug especially stomach/intestinal bleeding. before using this medication women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the benefits and risks (such as miscarriage). tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. during pregnancy this medication should be used only when clearly needed. it is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery. this medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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