Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil)
is a non-steroid, non-narcotic analgesic, anti-inflammatory and
antipyretic drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever, relieve
mild to moderate pain and inflammation caused by toothache, back pain,
arthritis, menstrual cramp.
Active ingredient is Ibuprofen.
Inactive ingredients are propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.
Dispense:
Ibuprofen should be taken with food or milk to lessen the stomach irritation. Maximum amount for an adult is 800 mg per dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 3200 mg per day
Ibuprofen chewable tablet (50 mg) must be chewed before swallowing.
Side effects:
Carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of this pharmaceutical to other alternative options before using it.
Active ingredient is Ibuprofen.
Inactive ingredients are propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.
Dispense:
Ibuprofen should be taken with food or milk to lessen the stomach irritation. Maximum amount for an adult is 800 mg per dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 3200 mg per day
Ibuprofen chewable tablet (50 mg) must be chewed before swallowing.
Side effects:
- Heartburn
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Bloating and flatulence
- Gastric or duodenal ulcer with bleeding or perforation
- Dizziness, headache, nervousness
- Numbness, tingling, burning sensation (Paresthesia)
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia, depression, confusion
- Meningitis
- Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
- Anemia
- Loss appetite
- Edema, fluid retention
- Palpitation
- Elevated blood pressure
- Acute renal failure
- Dry eyes and mouth, gingival ulcer
- Patient should not take Ibuprofen after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Do not use NSAIDS with patients who have cardiovascular disease due to the increasing risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
- Patient should not take Aspirin with Ibuprofen due to the potential adverse reaction increased
- Ibuprofen can reduce the effectiveness of Furosemide and Thiazides in some patients
- Lithium taken with Ibuprofen may reduce renal Lithium clearance causing Lithium toxicity
- Methotrexate taken with Ibuprofen may enhance the toxicity of Methotrexate
- Warfarin-type anticoagulants taken with Ibuprofen may increase GI bleeding
Carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of this pharmaceutical to other alternative options before using it.
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