Ibuprofen (Advil, Caldolor, Motrin)

Generic Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Ibuprofen (Advil, Caldolor, Motrin) is commonly used to reduce fever and to treat pain and inflammation caused by several conditions, including arthritis, menstrual cramps, headache, muscle pain, back pain, and tooth pain. 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. Ibuprofen injection may also be used with an opioid pain medicine, like hydrocodone or morphine, to treat severe pain.

Ibuprofen Information :

Uses :

Ibuprofen is frequently used to relieve pain and inflammation brought on by a number of illnesses, such as arthritis, menstrual cramps, headaches, back pain, muscle pain, and tooth pain, as well as to lower fever. To treat extreme pain, ibuprofen injection can also be used in combination with an opioid pain reliever such as morphine or hydrocodone.

Your healthcare professional may prescribe ibuprofen for additional illnesses.

To minimize adverse effects and prevent stomach distress, ibuprofen tablets should be taken with food. Generally speaking, you should aim to utilize the least amount required to manage your symptoms for the shortest amount of time. As long as you require this medication, you should take it on a daily basis. Avoid missing doses as this will reduce their effectiveness.

Precautions & Warnings :

Although this medication is frequently recommended and regarded as safe, not everyone should use it. Inform your doctor before taking it if you have blood diseases, asthma, kidney issues, or excessive alcohol consumption. To ensure your safety, let your doctor know about any additional medications you are taking. Alcohol use should be avoided when using this medication.

Side Effects :

The following is a brief summary of some of the mild side effects that oral Ibuprofen tablets may have. Consult your physician or pharmacist, or review the prescribing information for Ibuprofen oral tablet, to find out about additional mild side effects.

Ibuprofen oral tablet mild side effects that have been documented include

• Stomach pain
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Gas or heartburn
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Bleeding (see below)
• Injection site pain (injection)
• Anemia (injection use in children)

Many medications have mild side effects that usually go away in a few days or weeks. Consult your physician or pharmacist, though, if they start to cause you problems.

Interactions :

There are no known interactions between ibuprofen and foods or drinks.

Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen increases your risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. It is best to limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.

In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before taking ibuprofen.

• Any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as naproxen and others, which are present in many prescription and OTC products for pain, swelling, and fever
• Methotrexate (Trexall and others)
• A corticosteroid, which is a medicine for certain inflammatory conditions
• Aspirin
• A blood thinner, which is a medicine used to treat or prevent blood clots
• An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, which is a medicine for high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain kidney problems.

Overdose :

If someone has overdosed and is experiencing severe symptoms, such as unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, call 911. If not, immediately contact a poison control center.

Missed Dose : 

Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage :

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.