motrin rx dosage chart
ibuprofen (eye byoo PROE fen)
Advil, Genpril, Haltran, Ibu, Ibu-Tab, Midol IB, Motrin, Nuprin, Pediacare Fever,Rufen, Saleto-200, Saleto-400, Saleto-600, Saleto-800
What is the most important information I should know about Motrin?
• Take Motrin with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset motrin rx dosage chart.
• Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in the vomit motrin rx dosage chart. Thesesymptoms could indicate damage to the gastrointestinal tract motrin rx dosage chart.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Motrin may increasethe risk of stomach bleeding motrin rx dosage chart.
What is Motrin?
• Motrin is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) motrin rx dosage chart. Motrin works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and painin the body motrin rx dosage chart.
• Motrin is used to reduce the fever, pain, inflammation, and stiffnesscaused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, andabdominal cramps associated with menstruation motrin rx dosage chart.
• Motrin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide motrin rx dosage chart.
Who should not take Motrin?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
· have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach,
· drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
· have liver or kidney disease,
· have a coagulation (bleeding or blood clotting) disorder,
· have congestive heart failure,
· have fluid retention,
· have heart disease, or
· have high blood pressure motrin rx dosage chart.
• You may not be able to take Motrin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove motrin rx dosage chart.
• It is not known whether Motrin will harm an unborn baby motrin rx dosage chart. Motrin shouldnot be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drugis known to affect the baby's heart motrin rx dosage chart. Do not take Motrin without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant motrin rx dosage chart.
• Motrin passes into breast milk in very small amounts, however it is notexpected to harm a nursing baby motrin rx dosage chart. Talk to your doctor before taking Motrin ifyou are breast-feeding motrin rx dosage chart.
How should I take Motrin?
• Take Motrin exactly as directed by your doctor motrin rx dosage chart. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you
• Take each dose with a full glass of water motrin rx dosage chart.
• Take Motrin with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset motrin rx dosage chart.
• Store Motrin at room temperature away from moisture and heat motrin rx dosage chart.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late motrin rx dosage chart. If morethan 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only the nextregularly scheduled dose motrin rx dosage chart. Do not take a double dose motrin rx dosage chart.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention motrin rx dosage chart.
• Symptoms of a Motrin overdose include nausea, vomiting or stomach pain,dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures,sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing motrin rx dosage chart.
What should I avoid while taking Motrin?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight motrin rx dosage chart. Motrin may increase the sensitivityof the skin to sunlight motrin rx dosage chart. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposureto the sun is unavoidable motrin rx dosage chart.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Motrin may increasethe risk of stomach bleeding motrin rx dosage chart.
What are the possible side effects of Motrin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingMotrin and seek medical treatment or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
· ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
· rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
· seizures;
· black, bloody, or tarry stools;
· blood in your urine or vomit;
· decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
· jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
· abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn motrin rx dosage chart.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur motrin rx dosage chart. Continueto take Motrin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or headache;
· nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· fatigue or weakness;
· dry mouth; or
· irregular menstrual periods motrin rx dosage chart.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur motrin rx dosage chart. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome motrin rx dosage chart.
What other drugs will affect Motrin?
• Other prescription and over-the-counter drugs may increase the effectsof Motrin and cause dangerous side effects motrin rx dosage chart. Tell your doctor if you are takingany of the following drugs:
· another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen(Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox), diclofenac(Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid),indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin(Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin);
· aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid),choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), bumetanide(Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone),and amiloride (Midamor);
· an anticoagulant such as warfarin (Coumadin);
· a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone);
· an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol) or glyburide(Micronase, Diabeta); or
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others) motrin rx dosage chart.
• Talk to your doctor before taking Motrin if you are taking any othermedicines, especially any of the ones listed above motrin rx dosage chart.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Motrin motrin rx dosage chart. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products motrin rx dosage chart.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Motrin written for healthprofessionals that you may read motrin rx dosage chart.
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