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A major ibuprofen brand has been recalled from pharmacies after Spanish health authorities flagged a quality issue. Consumers in Spain are advised to check their medicine cabinets as this common painkiller may not work as intended. The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) has issued a recall for Ibuprofeno Pensavital 400 mg due to ‘out-of-specification results’ in its dissolution test – meaning the tablets may not dissolve properly, affecting their effectiveness, and potentially their side- effects. What’s the issue with the recalled Ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is widely used to ease aches, inflammation, and fever. However, the affected batches of...