Common Painkillers Increase Risk of Sunburn, Health Watchdog Warns As Britain swelters through its fifth heatwave this summer, the country's health watchdog has sounded a warning about the unexpected dangers lurking in our medicine cabinets.
A recent alert from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) reveals that common painkillers like ibuprofen can increase sensitivity to the sun, making burns more likely.
This is particularly concerning given the prolonged heatwave conditions forecast for next week.