Ibuprofen And Famotidine (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

1. Bladder pain
2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
3. bloody or black, tarry stools
4. blurred vision
5. chills
6. clay-colored stools
7. cloudy urine
8. constipation
9. cough
10. dark-colored urine
11. diarrhea
12. difficult, burning, or painful urination
13. dizziness
14. fever
15. frequent urge to urinate
16. general feeling of discomfort or illness
17. headache
18. heartburn
19. indigestion
20. itching or rash
21. joint pain
22. light-colored stools
23. loss of appetite
24. lower back or side pain
25. muscle aches and pains
26. nausea
27. nervousness
28. pale skin
29. pounding in the ears
30. rapid weight gain
31. runny nose
32. severe stomach pain
33. shivering
34. slow or fast heartbeat
35. sore throat
36. stomach pain, cramping, or burning
37. sweating
38. tingling of the hands or feet
39. trouble sleeping
40. trouble breathing
41. unpleasant breath odor
42. unusual bleeding or bruising
43. unusual tiredness or weakness
44. unusual weight gain or loss
45. vomiting
46. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
47. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
2. change in consciousness
3. confusion as to time, place, or person
4. cracks in the skin
5. darkening of the skin
6. depression
7. dry mouth
8. fainting
9. hallucinations
10. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
11. loss of consciousness
12. loss of heat from the body
13. pain in the lower back or side
14. pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
15. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
16. red, irritated eyes
17. red, swollen skin
18. scaly skin
19. seizures
20. severe headaches of sudden onset
21. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
22. stiff neck or back
23. sudden loss of coordination
24. sudden onset of slurred speech
25. sudden vision changes
26. swollen glands
27. thirst
28. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

1. Back pain
2. belching
3. body aches or pain
4. cough producing mucus
5. difficulty having a bowel movement
6. difficulty with moving
7. ear congestion
8. loss of voice
9. muscle stiffness
10. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
11. sneezing
12. stuffy nose

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024

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