French authorities have warned against using over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, to manage symptoms of COVID-19 as they could worsen the effects of the virus.
The country’s health minister Olivier Veran, who is also a doctor, tweeted, “The taking of anti-inflammatories [ibuprofen, cortisone … ] could be a factor in aggravating the infection. In case of fever, take paracetamol. If you are already taking anti-inflammatory drugs, ask your doctor’s advice,” The Guardian reported.