NHS no longer advises coronavirus patients take ibuprofen
Sir Patrick Vallance admitted the 'sensible thing to do' would be to avoid the over-the-counter painkiller amid fears it could worsen the infection. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Is Ibuprofen Really Risky for Coronavirus Patients?
Experts are puzzling over a claim made by France ’s health minister. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gina Kolata Tags: Fever Pain-Relieving Drugs Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Ibuprofen (Drug) France Source Type: news

Is Ibuprofen OK To Use For Coronavirus Symptoms?
Breaking down whether an anti-inflammatory drug is safe for COVID-19, or if Tylenol is better. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Are the French Right to Warn Against NSAID Use in COVID-19? Are the French Right to Warn Against NSAID Use in COVID-19?
The French Health Ministry recommends acetaminophen instead, but evidence on any unique COVID-19-related effects linked to ibuprofen is lacking, say the Spanish Health Ministry and a US expert.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - March 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Are Warnings Against NSAIDs in COVID-19 Warranted? Are Warnings Against NSAIDs in COVID-19 Warranted?
The French Health Ministry recommends acetaminophen instead, but evidence on any unique COVID-19-related effects linked to ibuprofen is lacking, say the Spanish Health Ministry and a US expert.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - March 17, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

France says ibuprofen may aggravate coronavirus. Experts say more evidence is needed
France's health ministry has suggested that popular anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen could worsen the effects of the coronavirus. Some health experts said there was lack of publicly available evidence to back up the claim. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Coronavirus and ibuprofen: Can you take ibuprofen with coronavirus symptoms?
CORONAVIRUS cases are continuing to grow, and some recent advice has been to not take ibuprofen if you have symptoms of the virus - but is this true? Can you take ibuprofen with coronavirus symptoms? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

COVID-19 (coronavirus): guidance & NHS advice on use of ibuprofen
Public Health England has issued guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people. The Public Health England guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people an (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - March 17, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Coronavirus: French doctor says Ibuprofen 'may worsen' illness
Olivier Véran claimed the over-the-counter medication - which the NHS says could help tackle symptoms - may aggravate the killer infection that is rapidly spreading in Europe. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Taking ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories 'may worsen' coronavirus, French doctor warns
Olivier Véran claimed the over-the-counter medication - which the NHS says could help tackle symptoms - may aggravate the killer infection that is rapidly spreading in Europe. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news