Ibuprofen-Oxycodone Oral

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially slow/shallow breathing, drowsiness, stomach bleeding, and kidney effects.

During the first 6 months of pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy because of the potential for harm to an unborn baby and delay of normal labor/delivery. Use of this medication near or at the time of delivery may have undesirable side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing) on the newborn. Consult your doctor for more details. Infants born to mothers who have used oxycodone for a long time may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn.

This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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