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Hi I ve been using ibroprofen for a foot injury for about 8 months now . for the past few days I ve been experiencing stomach pains. Ive heard taking ibroprofen can cause stomach ulcers. Is this true. Can you recommend an alternative. I have policeman s heel
Hello, Good Evening, ibuprofen can create stomach pain and peptic ulcer, when you are using a long-time kindly use Piroxicam it can help you to relief pain along with this pain killer use Esomeprazole 40mg Capsule for stomach safety from ulcer Regards, Dr,Naeem. MD
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Does Ibuprofen Cause Stomach Ulcers?
Hello, Good Evening, ibuprofen can create stomach pain and peptic ulcer, when you are using a long-time kindly use Piroxicam it can help you to relief pain along with this pain killer use Esomeprazole 40mg Capsule for stomach safety from ulcer Regards, Dr,Naeem. MD