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Ibuprofen Information:

• What

What is Ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. Ibuprofen is used to treat pain from arthritis, headaches, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, backaches and the common cold. Ibuprofen is usually used to treat mild to moderate pain. Prescription strength ibuprofen is also available in higher doses to treat stronger pain. Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the body’s production of the COX enzyme, which is an enzyme that leads to the body’s production of substances that cause pain and inflammation.

 

• How

How do I take ibuprofen?

You can buy ibuprofen in generic or brand-name forms without a prescription in most pharmacies or drugstores. Prescription-strength ibuprofen can be obtained by visiting your doctor. Ibuprofen comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, or as a liquid to be taken orally with a glass of water. It is recommended to take ibuprofen with milk or food to prevent an upset stomach. Ibuprofen is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours for as long as pain persists. It may be taken on a regular basis for those with arthritis in order to control inflammation. Do not take more ibuprofen than is recommended on the package or by your doctor. Be careful when using this medication in combination with other drugs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about what is safe. If taking liquid ibuprofen, shake the bottle before each use and use the provided measuring device for each dose.

• Other Uses

Other uses for this medicine

Ibuprofen is also sometimes used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine), gouty arthritis (joint pain caused by a build-up of certain substances in the joints), and psoriatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs with a long-lasting skin disease that causes scaling and swelling). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this drug for your condition.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

 

 

• Precautions

Before taking ibuprofen, consider the following and tell your doctor if:

• You are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Actron) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of ibuprofen you plan to take.
• You are taking any of the following medications: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). See the IMPORTANT WARNING section on the package.
• You have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section on the package or if you have or have had asthma, frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps, swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs, lupus, liver or kidney disease.
• You are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy; you plan to become pregnant; or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ibuprofen, call your doctor.
• You have phenylketonuria (PKU), read the package label carefully before taking nonprescription ibuprofen. Some types of nonprescription ibuprofen may be sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking ibuprofen. Do not take nonprescription ibuprofen with any other medication for pain unless your doctor tells you that you should. If you are taking prescription strength ibuprofen, do not allow anyone else to take your medication.

• Missed Dose

What if I forget to take a dose of ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is usually taken as needed, not exceeding the dosage limit on the package. If you are taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, take the missed dose when you remember it. It is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular schedule.

• Side Effects

What are the possible side effects of taking ibuprofen?

Possible side effects include

• Allergic reaction
• Fever
• Unexplained weight gain
• Fatigue
• Blisters
• Nausea
• Pain in the upper right side of the stomach
• Accelerated heart rate
• Blurred vision
• Painful urination or cloudy, discolored or bloody urine
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
• Dizziness

Ibuprofen may cause other side effects. If side effects persist call your doctor immediately. It is important to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. Bring this list with you if you see the doctor because of side effects from ibuprofen. This is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

• Storage

How do I store ibuprofen?

Store ibuprofen in the container it came in. Keep it closed properly and out of reach of children. Store the tablets or liquid at room temperature in a dry place. Try not to store this medication in the bathroom as excessive moisture and heat could affect the medication. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed, especially prescription-strength ibuprofen. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

 

• Overdose

What happens if I overdose on ibuprofen?

Signs of overdose on ibuprofen include:

• Rapid, involuntary eye movement
• Slowed breathing or even periods of no breathing
• Blue color around the lips, mouth and nose

In case of an overdose on ibuprofen call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or call 911 emergency services.

If you are taking prescription ibuprofen, do not allow anyone else to take your medication.

• Additional Info

Warnings

Ibuprofen is not recommended for children under 12. Ibuprofen can cause stomach bleeding and ulcers. To reduce this risk, do not drink alcohol or smoke while taking ibuprofen.

Brand Names

Ibuprofen is sold under many brand names including: Motrin, Advil, Midol, Brufen, Nurofen, IB Pro, Ibifon, Menadol, Caldolor and others. Claim your coupon for up to 70% off the cost of ibuprofen products and use it to buy ibuprofen in your local pharmacy. Also, search our site for free coupons for similar medications.

• Why

Why is this medication prescribed?

Prescription ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). It is also used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Nonprescription ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and backaches. Ibuprofen is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

• How

How should this medicine be used?

Prescription ibuprofen comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken three or four times a day for arthritis or every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. Nonprescription ibuprofen comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension (liquid), and drops (concentrated liquid). Adults and children older than 12 years of age may usually take nonprescription ibuprofen every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain or fever. Children and infants may usually be given nonprescription ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain or fever, but should not be given more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Ibuprofen may be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, you should take it at the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ibuprofen exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than directed by the package label or prescribed by your doctor.

Ibuprofen comes alone and in combination with other medications. Some of these combination products are available by prescription only, and some of these combination products are available without a prescription and are used to treat cough and cold symptoms and other conditions. If your doctor has prescribed a medication that contains ibuprofen, you should be careful not to take any nonprescription medications that also contain ibuprofen.

If you are selecting a product to treat cough or cold symptoms, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which product is best for you. Check nonprescription product labels carefully before using two or more products at the same time. These products may contain the same active ingredient(s) and taking them together could cause you to receive an overdose. This is especially important if you will be giving cough and cold medications to a child.

Nonprescription cough and cold combination products, including products that contain ibuprofen, can cause serious side effects or death in young children. Do not give these products to children younger than 4 years of age. If you give these products to children 4 to 11 years of age, use caution and follow the package directions carefully.

If you are giving ibuprofen or a combination product that contains ibuprofen to a child, read the package label carefully to be sure that it is the right product for a child of that age. Do not give ibuprofen products that are made for adults to children.

Before you give an ibuprofen product to a child, check the package label to find out how much medication the child should receive. Give the dose that matches the child's age on the chart. Ask the child's doctor if you don't know how much medication to give the child.

Shake the suspension and drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use the measuring cup provided to measure each dose of the suspension, and use the dosing device provided to measure each dose of the drops.

The chewable tablets may cause a burning feeling in the mouth or throat. Take the chewable tablets with food or water.

Stop taking nonprescription ibuprofen and call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, you develop new or unexpected symptoms, the part of your body that was painful becomes red or swollen, your pain lasts for more than 10 days, or your fever lasts more than 3 days. Stop giving nonprescription ibuprofen to your child and call your child's doctor if your child does not start to feel better during the first 24 hours of treatment. Also stop giving nonprescription ibuprofen to your child and call your child's doctor if your child develops new symptoms, including redness or swelling on the painful part of his body, or if your child's pain or fever get worse or lasts longer than 3 days.

Do not give nonprescription ibuprofen to a child who has a sore throat that is severe or does not go away, or that comes along with fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. Call the child's doctor right away, because these symptoms may be signs of a more serious condition.

• Other Uses

Other uses for this medicine

Ibuprofen is also sometimes used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine), gouty arthritis (joint pain caused by a build-up of certain substances in the joints), and psoriatic arthritis (arthritis that occurs with a long-lasting skin disease that causes scaling and swelling). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this drug for your condition.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

• Special Precautions

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking ibuprofen,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Actron) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of ibuprofen you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist or check the label on the package for a list of the inactive ingredients.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects.
• do not take nonprescription ibuprofen with any other medication for pain unless your doctor tells you that you should.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose); swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs; lupus (a condition in which the body attacks many of its own tissues and organs, often including the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys); or liver or kidney disease. If you are giving ibuprofen to a child, tell the child's doctor if the child has not been drinking fluids or has lost a large amount of fluid from repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy; you plan to become pregnant; or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ibuprofen, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking ibuprofen.

if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inborn disease in which mental retardation develops if a specific diet is not followed), read the package label carefully before taking nonprescription ibuprofen. Some types of nonprescription ibuprofen may be sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

• What If I Forget?

What should I do if I forget a dose?

If you are taking ibuprofen on a regular basis, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.What If I Forget?

• Side Effects

What side effects can this medication cause?

Ibuprofen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• constipation
• diarrhea
• gas or bloating
• dizziness
• nervousness
• ringing in the ears

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more ibuprofen until you speak to your doctor.

• unexplained weight gain
• fever
• blisters
• rash
• itching
• hives
• swelling of the eyes, face, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• hoarseness
• excessive tiredness
• pain in the upper right part of the stomach
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• flu-like symptoms
• pale skin
• fast heartbeat
• cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
• back pain
• difficult or painful urination
• blurred vision, changes in color vision, or other vision problems
• red or painful eyes
• stiff neck
• headache
• confusion
• aggression

Ibuprofen may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

• Storage Conditions

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

• Emergency

Symptoms of overdosage may include:

• dizziness
• fast eye movements that you cannot control
• slow breathing or short periods of time without breathing
• blue color around the lips, mouth, and nose

If you are taking prescription ibuprofen, do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

• Other Info

Brand names

• Addaprin^®
• Advil^®
• Dolgesic^®
• Genpril^®
• Haltran^®
• IB Pro^®
• Ibifon 600^®
• Ibren^®
• Ibuprohm^®
• Menadol^®
• Midol^® Cramps & Bodyaches
• Motrin^®
• Nuprin^®
• Q-Profen^®
• Rufen^®
• Saleto-200^®
• Samson^®
• Tab-Profen^®
• Ultraprin^®
• Uni-Pro^®
• Wal-Profen^®

Brand names of combination products

• Advil^® Allergy Sinus (containing Chlorpheniramine, Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Advil^® Cold and Sinus (containing Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Advil^® PM (containing Diphenhydramine, Ibuprofen)
• Combunox^® (containing Ibuprofen, Oxycodone)
• Dayquil^® Pressure and Pain (containing Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Dimetapp^® Sinus (containing Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Dristan^® Sinus (containing Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Ibudone^® (containing Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen)
• Motrin^® PM (containing Diphenhydramine, Ibuprofen)
• Reprexain^® (containing Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen)
• Sine-Aid IB^® (containing Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine)
• Vicoprofen^® (containing Hydrocodone, Ibuprofen)