The World Health Organization has warned against taking Ibuprofen for The warning came after French health officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus. Commenting on a recent study in The Lancet medical journal, French Veran stressed that coronavirus cases should take paracetamol When asked about the study, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told He added;
“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.” AFP reported that a spokesperson for British pharmaceutical company The statement added;
“Consumer safety is our number one priority. Ibuprofen is a “We do not currently believe there is any proven scientific evidence “Reckitt Benckiser is engaging with the WHO, EMA (the European
symptoms of coronavirus which includes runny nose, sore throat,
cough and fever.
Health Minister Olivier Veran said it was hypothesised that an enzyme
boosted by anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen could facilitate
and worsen COVID-19 infections.
instead, while those already being treated with anti-inflammatory drugs
should ask advice from their doctor.
reporters in Geneva the UN health agency’s experts were “looking into
this to give further guidance.”
Reckitt Benckiser, which makes Nurofen, said in an email statement that
the company was aware of concerns raised about “the use of steroids and
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) products, including ibuprofen,
for the alleviation of COVID-19 symptoms.”
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.
linking over-the-counter use of ibuprofen to the aggravation of
COVID-19.
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.”
Don’t take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms – WHO
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