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What Causes Black Tarry Stool After Taking Ibuprofen For Tooth Ache?

Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015

Question: My 7.5 month old daughter has had black tarry stool the last 2 days. She has been taking ibuprofen for her tooth aches. Should I be concerned??

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
stop ibuprofen

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Ibuprofen can cause gastritis. This could result in minor bleeds which could cause black tarry stools.
I suggest you to stop ibuprofen.
For pain you can give Acetaminophen.
That is safe though not powerful painkiller like ibuprofen.
Don't worry, stools will normalise soon.
If not improving consult your pediatrician.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar