Painkillers & your kidneys — what should you know? 💊🫘
Some painkillers, particularly NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen, can affect kidney function—especially with frequent use or in people who are already at higher risk.
Risk can be higher with:
🔸 Existing kidney disease
🔸 Dehydration
🔸 Older age
🔸 Heart failure or serious illness
🔸 Certain combinations of medicines
🔸 Frequent or prolonged NSAID use
This doesn’t mean every painkiller is unsafe. The right medicine depends on your kidney function, other medical conditions and medicines.
👉 Avoid regular self-medication with painkillers. If you have kidney disease or are taking multiple medicines, discuss your pain-relief options with your doctor.
❤️ Protect your kidneys. Use medicines wisely.
#Painkillers #NSAIDs #KidneyHealth #KidneyCare #Nephrology #KidneyAwareness #MedicineSafety #HealthyKidneys #RenalHealth #PatientEducation #KidneyProtection #HOPEKidneyCare
Some painkillers, particularly NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen, can affect kidney function—especially with frequent use or in people who are already at higher risk.
Risk can be higher with:
🔸 Existing kidney disease
🔸 Dehydration
🔸 Older age
🔸 Heart failure or serious illness
🔸 Certain combinations of medicines
🔸 Frequent or prolonged NSAID use
This doesn’t mean every painkiller is unsafe. The right medicine depends on your kidney function, other medical conditions and medicines.
👉 Avoid regular self-medication with painkillers. If you have kidney disease or are taking multiple medicines, discuss your pain-relief options with your doctor.
❤️ Protect your kidneys. Use medicines wisely.
#Painkillers #NSAIDs #KidneyHealth #KidneyCare #Nephrology #KidneyAwareness #MedicineSafety #HealthyKidneys #RenalHealth #PatientEducation #KidneyProtection #HOPEKidneyCare
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