Do not use this medicine if you:
. are hypersensitive (allergic) to this medicine
. have or had allergic reactions (e.g. wheezing, runny or blocked nose, hives or nettle rash) after taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
. are taking other medicines that are known to affect the liver, e.g. paracetamol or any other painkillers or NSAID treatment
. are taking drugs of addiction, or have developed a habit that makes you dependent on drugs or other substances
. have a peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer) now or had one in the past
. have had bleeding from the stomach or bowel
. have had bleeding into the brain (a stroke)
. have any other problem with bleeding or any problems due to your blood not clotting
. have heart failure
. are suffering from fever or flu (feeling generally achy, unwell, chills or shivering or have a temperature)