Corona aggravation from ibuprofen? WHO suddenly backs up and gives a new assessment

The corona pandemic is causing uncertainty. There is a lot of confusion, especially when it comes to taking ibuprofen if you suspect CoVid-19.

• The corona virus * keeps humanity in suspense and raises various questions.
• In the uncertain time, false reports about the corona virus are also spread.
• One of them focuses on a popular drug .

Update of March 19, 2020, 4:13 p.m .: The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has withdrawn its warning against taking the painkiller ibuprofen if an infection with the new coronavirus is suspected.

The WHO experts had consulted studies and doctors and concluded that there were no indications of negative ibuprofen consequences in Covid 19 patients beyond the known side effects in certain population groups. "Based on the information available today, the WHO does not advise against taking ibuprofen," said the WHO. She had done that on Tuesday and recommended paracetamol instead of ibuprofen.

Corona aggravation from ibuprofen? WHO advises against Ibu, but not for everyone - confusion about the risk

Update of March 18, 2020, 10.11 a.m .: There is currently still great uncertainty in the fight against the coronavirus regarding the effects of ibuprofen on the course of the disease . The University of Vienna has already denied social media false reports that taking ibuprofen would worsen CoVid-19 disease, among other things, in a Twitter post.

Attention, the WhatsApp text and voice messages currently circulating around alleged research results of the "Wiener Uniklinik" on a connection between Ibuprofen and Covid19 are #FakeNews, which have no connection with #MedUniWien.

On Tuesday , however, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised against taking ibuprofen if CoVid-19 * is suspected. At least one should not take ibuprofen in this case without medical advice. Now several scientists have also commented on ibuprofen in connection with the coronavirus. Professor Bernd Salzberger, an infectiologist at the University Clinic of Regensburg , also advises that ibuprofen should only be taken if a corona is suspected after consulting a doctor, reports the Bavarian Radio .

However, people who take ibuprofen-based medication as part of long-term treatment should not simply stop this treatment themselves . If CoVid 19 is suspected, you should contact your doctor immediately. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health also advises caution when it comes to ibuprofen in connection with the coronavirus. The agency says it has no clear evidence that ibuprofen would make CoVid-19 worse.

Corona and ibuprofen: In isolated cases, worsening of the course of the disease

However, it has been observed in isolated cases that they lead to a more severe course of the disease . However, this has not been proven. Until the results have been checked, the Federal Office recommends a cautious attitude towards the use of medications that contain ibuprofen. Virologist Professor Hendrik Streeck from the University Clinic Bonn explained in the BR that there are fears that the body would no longer fight the coronavirus adequately when taking ibuprofen . According to Streeck, the data situation is “extremely low”.

Update March 18, 2020 at 3:09 p.m .: After numerous false reports circulated in the middle of the corona crisis - including the effects of the painkiller ibuprofen - Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht has now asked the online networks to quickly report false reports about the corona crisis Clear. Users who published these should be blocked , the SPD politician said on Tuesday. "Anyone who spreads and spreads fake news in this challenging time is acting completely irresponsibly and exacerbating the situation," she criticized.

The top virologist Christian Drosten, on the other hand, has good news: Infected people can expect subsequent immunity to corona.

The Federal Ministry of Health had also warned the population about scaremongering and false news in the coronavirus crisis. Facebook had already announced a stricter approach to false reports. The WHO informed on Tuesday morning about how to act if you suspect coronavirus to be taking painkillers. Accordingly , if Corona is suspected , she advises against consuming ibuprofen without prior medical advice .

Coronavirus and ibuprofen: Federal Ministry of Health warns of fake news, WHO informs

Update of March 17, 2020, 12:10 p.m .: The World Health Organization ( WHO ) issued a recommendation on ibuprofen consumption in connection with the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday morning. Accordingly , the WHO advises people who suspect an infection with the novel virus to take the drug ibuprofen without medical advice .

While there are no new studies showing that ibuprofen is associated with higher mortality rates, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said in Geneva on Tuesday. But the experts are currently reviewing the situation. "We advise taking paracetamol and not ibuprofen in suspected cases," said Lindmeier. This relates only to taking without medical advice, he emphasized.

Particularly crazy fake news has recently been spread about an alleged invasion of the USA that is supposed to take place in Germany.

Coronavirus and ibuprofen: Ministers warn - virologist did not rule out unfavorable relationships

The French health minister had previously caused a sensation at the weekend with a tweet warning of anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen . The national health director Jérôme Salomon had made a similar statement and advised against taking so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In addition to ibuprofen, this group of active ingredients also includes acetylsalicylic acid (ASA; aspirin ) and diclofenac . There is also a contribution in the specialist journal "Lancet", in which a possible undesirable effect of ibuprofen is mentioned. However, the number of cases in the study is extremely small.

Since January 15, ibuprofen in France has no longer been available in the front of the pharmacy , but instead just behind the counter. The pharmacists still buy it largely without a prescription, but the new placement of the drug is intended to ensure appropriate advice.

Coronavirus and Ibuprofen: Virology explains concerns by inhibiting blood clotting

Jonas Schmidet-Chanasit , virologist at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNIM) did not rule out at the weekend that especially ASS , but also ibuprofen, could not be helpful with CoVid-19 . "Ibuprofen inhibits blood clotting , that would be a possible indication," said the virologist. This increases the risk of internal bleeding. "This is not the case with paracetamol," Schidet-Chanasit said.

The European Commission also warned on Tuesday of false information relating to the corona virus . It is important to keep up to date with the latest developments in the virus crisis, the EU Commission emphasized. The Brussels authorities informed via Twitter that the Directorate-General for Health gave the Commission general advice .

Local health authorities would also provide details. "Beware of malicious and misleading fake news and disinformation - check it against reliable sources," the commission advised the population.

Coronavirus and acetaminophen: Doctors advise caution when dosing

Coronavirus: fake news about ibuprofen circulated via social media channels

March 14, 2020:

Munich - Particularly dangerous about the current pandemic is the fact that relatively little is known about the new corona virus . A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is being researched feverishly. Otherwise, speculations predominate. For example, when it comes to the question of the infection routes and possible protective measures .

This not only opens the door to speculation. But also false reports - whether deliberately or out of ignorance. The first category clearly includes the news circulated via various social media channels and in various versions that taking the drug ibuprofen *, which helps with pain, inflammation or fever, increases the risk of infection .

Coronavirus: University Hospital Vienna is said to have "brought virus and ibuprofen together"

This was pretended to be by many users with reference to the Medical University Clinic in Vienna . For example, in this news, a woman referred to information from a friend who worked at that facility. The “virus and ibuprofen were brought together” in the laboratory - after it had previously been found that many hospital patients with severe symptoms had taken ibuprofen before they were admitted to the hospital .

The Pharmaceutical Newspaper already stated that this was not surprising, "after all, fever and body aches are typical symptoms ". In addition, the experts write that it seems "not plausible, according to which mechanism ibuprofen should accelerate the replication of a virus".

The new type of corona virus also changes the program of the TV channel RTL. Meanwhile, the situation in Austria is coming to a head. All of Tyrol is under quarantine.

Coronavirus: Correction based on alleged research results on ibuprofen

The supposed research result was finally relegated to the realm of fables through the reaction of the University Hospital Vienna . This made it clear: "We would like to expressly point out that this is fake news that has no connection whatsoever with MedUni Vienna!"

Attention, the WhatsApp text and voice messages currently circulating around alleged research results of the "Wiener Uniklinik" on a connection between Ibuprofen and Covid19 are #FakeNews, which have no connection with #MedUniWien.

There was support from the Austrian Ministry of Health . This spoke in a statement of " false reports " and appealed to the population: "Please help to stop the spreading of this fake news and correct it." The important note: "Only trust the communications of the public authorities and the responsible ministries ! "

At the moment, there are increasing false reports claiming that the active ingredient ibuprofen in pain relievers increases the spread of the #Coronavirus. Please help stop the spreading of this fake news and correct it. # covid19 pic.twitter.com/XQuLI5U3e3

Video: Coronavirus - warning about taking acetaminophen

Coronavirus: Spahn denies report of further massive restrictions for citizens

In Germany, troublemakers also use the corona crisis in the cheapest way to scare people . Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn emphatically denied the announcement that the federal government would soon announce massive further restrictions on public life. "This and similar false information is currently unsettling many citizens, " emphasized the CDU politician: "Please help stop it from spreading and correct it. Right now, let's stay calm and trust each other even under stress. "

A clairvoyant is said to have indicated the corona crisis more than 20 years ago. In his comment on the situation, Merkur editor-in-chief Georg Anastasiadis * calls CSU chief Markus Söder a driver in the crisis.

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* merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

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