{"id":627820,"date":"2024-04-16T10:29:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T14:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=627820"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:00:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:00:29","slug":"ibuprofen-and-antibiotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ibuprofen-and-antibiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking ibuprofen with antibiotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take an antibiotic to treat a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may want to know if you can take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/nsaids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which you can find under brand names such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ibuprofen-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motrin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-advil-ibuprofen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is available in lower doses over the counter and higher doses by prescription. All <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and antibiotics are approved by the U.S. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drug Administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can help relieve symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is compatible with most antibiotics, but not all. Before taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your antibiotic, you should check with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pharmacist to ensure it is safe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\/dosage\"><b>Ibuprofen dosage, forms, strengths<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-take-ibuprofen-and-antibiotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and antibiotics?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classes of antibiotics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and each class has <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant differences<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, whether it is safe to combine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an antibiotic treatment depends on which antibiotic you are taking. Below are some common classes of oral antibiotics and their compatibility with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep in mind these are general guidelines. You may have a medical condition or another reason why you cannot take certain medications separately or together, so always check with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professional for medical advice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/penicillins\"><b>Penicillin<\/b><b> antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Augmentin (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/clavulanate), and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penicillin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These types of antibiotics are generally safe to take with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/cephalosporins\"><b>Cephalosporin antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Keflex (cephalexin), Omnicef (cefdinir), and Ceftin (cefuroxime) are generally safe to take with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/macrolides\"><b>Macrolide antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include Biaxin (clarithromycin), Zithromax (azithromycin), and erythromycin. They are generally safe to combine with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sulfonamides\/\"><b>Sulfa antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole\/trimethoprim), are usually safe to take with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lincosamide antibiotics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Cleocin (clindamycin) are generally safe to combine with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/tetracyclines\"><b>Tetracycline antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline are generally safe to combine with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/quinolones\"><b>Quinolone antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include Cipro (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ciprofloxacin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and levofloxacin. Quinolone antibiotics <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/?drugLabelId=2618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combined with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may increase the risk of central nervous system stimulation and seizures. Some clinical trials have found that combining an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAID<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with very high doses of quinolone antibiotics has resulted in seizures. Your doctor may recommend a different type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">painkiller<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Tylenol (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaminophen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459263\/\"><b>Vancomycin<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an antibiotic used to treat certain types of serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both vancomycin and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on their own, can cause kidney problems. Together, vancomycin and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may result in an additive toxic effect on the kidneys. If you are taking vancomycin, check with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about a different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment option<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain relief<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Tylenol (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaminophen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-do-antibiotics-work\/\"><b>Antibiotics 101: What are they and why do we need them?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-take-ibuprofen-and-antibiotics-together\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if you take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and antibiotics together?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ibuprofen-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach problems like constipation, gas, or bloating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hypertension-treatments-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular events like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/blood-clot-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood clots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, heart attack, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/signs-of-a-stroke\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as gastrointestinal bleeding, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ulcer-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ulcers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (sores), and perforation (holes). These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> apply to other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Aleve (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naproxen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Celebrex (celecoxib), Voltaren (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diclofenac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and Mobic (meloxicam). Taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with certain other medications, such as blood thinners (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warfarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increases the risk of bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of antibiotics vary based on the type of antibiotic. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/16386-antibiotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general antibiotic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diarrhea-from-antibiotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/amoxicillin-rash\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rash<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/yeast-infection-from-antibiotics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infection<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include allergic reactions and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/antibiotics-that-cause-c-diff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antibiotic-associated diarrhea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both of which could be severe or life-threatening.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an antibiotic together is safe, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will not affect the antibiotics&#8217; effectiveness. Sometimes, you&rsquo;ll need to use caution or avoid the combination. For example, suppose you have gastrointestinal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your antibiotic, and you know that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is usually hard on your stomach. In that case, you may want to use Tylenol instead&mdash;rather than taking two drugs that affect your stomach. Always check with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pharmacist, who can look at your list of medications and check for potential interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-would-you-need-to-take-antibiotics-and-ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When would you need to take antibiotics and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many cases when an individual might take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an antibiotic. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/strep-throat-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strep throat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/uti-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urinary tract infection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In that case, the antibiotic treats the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps relieve symptoms like pain, inflammation, and fever.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dentist prescribes an antibiotic to treat an infection of the teeth or mouth, you may want to take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help with the associated pain and inflammation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-to-take-antibiotics-and-ibuprofen-at-the-same-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it safe to take antibiotics and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the same time?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the exception of quinolone antibiotics and vancomycin, most antibiotics can be safely combined with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pharmacist before combining <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an antibiotic. Always tell your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about all your medications, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps ensure your safety and helps prevent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you take an antibiotic to treat a bacterial infection, you may want to know if you can take ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which you can find under brand names such as Motrin or Advil. It is available in lower doses over the counter and higher doses by prescription. 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