MajorIbuprofen + Prednisone

Can you take Ibuprofen and Prednisone together?

This page explains what happens if Ibuprofen and Prednisone are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Stomach ulcer risk

Ibuprofen with corticosteroids increases the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.

Recommended management

Avoid simultaneous combination. Substitute paracetamol for mild analgesia. If NSAIDs are essential, prescribe concomitant PPI prophylaxis.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about these two medicines; don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

Before changing or stopping any medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Never stop your medicine on your own.