ibuprofen
Open slather
TGA recommends downscheduling products, while a new listing is added for an emergency contraceptive A couple of well-known medicines will be downscheduled following the latest meeting of the Advisory Committee …
NSAIDs being sold like lollies
Concerns over the health risks of NSAIDs have been raised repeatedly this year, with some asking why they are still available in supermarkets Several studies have been released this year …
Combo analgesic course launched
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with RB in the development of a CPD-accredited online course titled ‘Paracetamol and ibuprofen combination analgesics’ Pain, whether acute or chronic, is the most …
Consumers in the dark about OTC NSAIDs
While they are easily available in pharmacies, supermarkets and convenience stores, many Australians don’t understand the risks, researchers argue In a study conducted across a number of NSW pharmacies, University …
Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted
Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted Michael Stokes, University of Adelaide and Peter Psaltis, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute Medications …
Forum: It’s official, Nurofen with water
“PS magazine and Reckitt Benckiser have begun to educate pharmacy assistants about the down side of taking Nurofen with food and the advisability of taking it with water only. As …
Ibuprofen could lower lung cancer risk
Regular use of ibuprofen may lower the risk of lung cancer among those with a history of cigarette smoking, according to new research. It has been established that chronic inflammation …
Teens misusing paracetamol, ibuprofen
Teenagers are increasingly abusing licit pharmaceuticals including painkillers, new research shows – and opioids aren’t the only drugs they’re misusing. Associate Professor of the National Drug Institute Nicole Lee analysed …
Five top myths in pharmacy
Debbie Rigby, consultant clinical pharmacist, debunks some of the common held myths in pharmacy As trusted healthcare professionals within the community, pharmacists should ensure they are up-to-date on the latest …