a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are used to relieve pain and inflammation. What is it used for? Osteoarthritis. Pain in the muscles, bones or joints. Period pain (dysmenorrhea). Toothache. Warning! This medicine may cause dizziness and so may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance. Dexibuprofen should not be taken in combination with painkilling doses of aspirin or any other oral NSAID, eg ibuprofen, as this increases the risk of side effects on the stomach and intestines. Selective inhibitors of COX-2 such as celecoxib or etoricoxib should also be avoided for the same reason. There may be an increased risk of ulceration or bleeding from the gut if dexibuprofen is taken with corticosteroids such as prednisolone. There may also be an increased risk of bleeding from the gut