Pronunciation: EYE bue PROE fen
Brand: Advil, Genpril, IBU, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen
200 mg, round, brown, imprinted with Advil
400 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 4 I
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 6I
800 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 8I
200 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with I2
400 mg, round, white, imprinted with IP 464
800 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with IP 466
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with IP 465
400 mg, round, white, imprinted with IP 464
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with IP 465
800 mg, oval, white, imprinted with IP 466
400 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 4 I
600 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 6 I
800 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 8I
400 mg, round, white, imprinted with 121
600 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 122
800 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 123
100 mg/5 mL
200 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 44 291
200 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with 44 292
200 mg, round, brown, imprinted with I 2
200 mg, round, white, imprinted with 44 438
400 mg, round, white, imprinted with 121
400 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with IBU 400
400 mg, round, white, imprinted with 400, IP 131
400 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with SCHEIN 0765/400
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with IP 132, 600
600 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with IBU 600
600 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with SCHEIN 0766/600
800 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with IBU 800
800 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 800, IP 137
800 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with IBU 800
Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. This medicine is used in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
Ibuprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults.
You should not use ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant, you should not take ibuprofen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.
Do not give ibuprofen to a child younger than 6 months old without the advice of a doctor.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses).
A child's dose of ibuprofen is based on the age and weight of the child. Carefully follow the dosing instructions provided with children's ibuprofen for the age and weight of your child. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Take ibuprofen with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow the liquid medicine to freeze.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to ibuprofen (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).
Avoid taking aspirin unless your doctor tells you to.
If you also take aspirin to prevent stroke or heart attack, taking ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. If you take both medicines, take ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or 30 minutes after you take aspirin (non-enteric coated form).
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath.
Stop using ibuprofen and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using ibuprofen with any other medications, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ibuprofen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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