[Gastrointestinal bleeding following ingestion of low-dose ibuprofen].
BACKGROUND
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug frequently used in children for fever and pain. It is usually considered to be safe and of low risk at low doses and short-term use.


METHODS
The aim of our study was to review the cases of gastrointestinal bleeding and assessment of gastrointestinal bleeding after recommended doses of ibuprofen.


RESULTS
We describe 9 previously healthy patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding after receiving weight-related doses of ibuprofen for fever.
Unidad de Gastroenterología Infantil, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España. estvaqsos@yahoo.es
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen