Does ibuprofen have the same GI tolerability as paracetamol?

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In this Product Explainer, Joyce McSwan, Clinical Pharmacist with a special interest in pain management, explains the role of ibuprofen in the management of mild to moderate acute pain and addresses some myths and misconceptions when it comes to gastrointestinal tolerability (6 mins).

Joyce McSwan

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Joyce McSwan

Clinical Consultant Pharmacist; Immediate Past President of the Australian Pain Society, Clinical Director of the ‘Turning Pain into Gain’ program, Managing Director of PainWISE and the Principal CPD Director of the Australian Health Professional Advisory Solutions.

Date published: 23 July 2025