About The Drug Motrin aka Ibuprofen

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About Motrin aka Ibuprofen

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Motrin?

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY No information provided.

Drug Description

Find Lowest Prices on IBUPROFEN (ibuprofen) tablet DESCRIPTION Active ingredient (in each brown tablet): Ibuprofen USP 200 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold toothache muscular aches backache menstrual cramps minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Directions do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children 12 years: ask a doctor HOW SUPPLIED Other information store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F) see end flap for expiration date and lot number Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide Questions or comments? Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday Distributed by LNK International Inc., 60 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA. Revised: Apr 2016

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug are age 60 or older take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you are taking a diuretic you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint have bloody or black stools vomit blood have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children.

Overdosage & Contraindications

OVERDOSE In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. CONTRAINDICATIONS No information provided.

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS No information provided. See WARNINGS Section. DRUG INTERACTIONS No information provided. See WARNINGS Section.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug are age 60 or older take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you are taking a diuretic you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint have bloody or black stools vomit blood have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. PRECAUTIONS See WARNINGS Section above.

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