Anyone who regularly takes a common over-the-counter painkiller has been warned it could have serious side effects.

Ibuprofen can be a blessing for those with aches and pains, but overdoing it poses serious risks. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: I take Advil ...

Even over-the-counter drugs can cause serious side effects if you don’t follow the directions, as Al Roker learned after getting ulcers from a common pain med.

Ibuprofen is typically sold under the brand names Advil or Motrin and is used to treat inflammation and pain. It’s important to recognize safe dosage limits—experts advise taking no more than 1,200 ...

Ibuprofen 50mg, 100mg; citrus flavor; contains phenylalanine. Advanced renal disease: not recommended. History of upper GI disease. Active peptic ulcer. Impaired ...

Ibuprofen 200mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg; coated-caplets; liqui-gels. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Caution with diuretics. Avoid ...