Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Ibuprofen; Generic name: IBUPROFEN; Drug class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC].
| Brand name | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|
| Generic name | IBUPROFEN |
| Drug class | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Retail Business Services, LLC |
| Used for | Uses ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ toothache ■ backache ■ the common cold ■ menstrual cramps ■ temporarily reduces fever |
| Dosage | Directions ■ do not take more than directed ■ the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and older ■ take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist ■ if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used ■ do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ■ ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock ■ skin reddening ■ rash ■ blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ t |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each caplet) Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04115ec1-ef31-1746-e063-6394a90a0a52 |