The World Health Organization don warn against taking Ibuprofen for symptoms of coronavirus wey include runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever.
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Make Una read wetin WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier yarn
“In the meantime, we recommend using rather paracetamol, and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication. That’s important.
“If ibuprofen had been prescribed by the healthcare professionals, then, of course, that’s up to them.”
“Consumer safety is our number one priority. Ibuprofen is a well-established medicine that has been used safely as a self-care fever and pain reducer, including in viral illnesses, for more than 30 years.
“We do not currently believe there is any proven scientific evidence linking over-the-counter use of ibuprofen to the aggravation of COVID-19.
“Reckitt Benckiser is engaging with the WHO, EMA (the European Medicines Agency) and other local health authorities on the issue and would provide any additional information or guidance necessary for the safe use of our products following any such evaluation.”
