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dexibuprofen · Medicine question

Why is combining dexibuprofen with lithium not recommended?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Combining dexibuprofen with lithium is not recommended because dexibuprofen can increase lithium plasma levels by reducing its renal clearance.

Sources for this answer

Dexibuprofen 200 mg Film-coated TabletsStrides Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 6Document updated 9 May 2025

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