My Daughter Has Been Prescribed Ipuprofen For Archilles Heel Strain.

my daughter has been prescribed ipuprofen for archilles heel strain. My mother in law has just been admitted to hospital, with stomach bleed after having these for pain after hip surgery, I get dizzy when I have them and my brother in law also cannot take them is there an alternative or topical creams and ice packs and elevation that would help. I have adviced her to take the mimimal amount one and monitor how she feels