In primary care, pitfalls include treating presumed infection with antibiotics, or assuming a lesion is a wart, skin tag or patch of eczema and prescribing topical steroids
By slowing digestion, these medicines keep food and stomach acid in the stomach longer, which can lead to gas, bloating or burping, said Rebecca Dawson, D.O., a weight management physician at Inspira Bariatrics and Weight Management Mullica Hill
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The recommended approach is to: Use the lowest effective dose (typically 200400mg) Take up to three times daily (maximum 1200mg per day for over-the-counter use) Take it for the shortest duration necessary Take it with or after food to minimise gastric irritation Maintain good hydration Avoid if you have experienced gastrointestinal bleeding or have severe renal impairment Avoid during pregnancy, particularly after 20 weeks' gestation Topical NSAIDs such as ibuprofen gel or diclofenac gel offer an alternative for localised musculoskeletal pain