Ibuprofen patient teaching

In order to avoid GI distress, instruct the patient to ibuprofen with meal or milk. Teach the patient not to lie down for fifteen to thirty

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Teach the patient to take ibuprofen with food or milk to prevent GI upset. Teach the patient to take the tablets with a full glass of water and to avoid lying down for 15 to 30 minutes to avoid esophageal irritation. Teach the patient not to consume higher dosages of ibuprofen or for longer periods of time than advised.

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Ibuprofen may cause anaphylaxis, GI bleeding, hepatitis and Stevens Johnson syndrome. So be sure to teach the patient to avoid alcohol use while on ibuprofen.

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