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 | Walgreens |
| 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 captet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist • If pain or fever does not respond to 1 captet, 2 captets may be used • do not exceed 6 captets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years ask a doctor |
| 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 chances is higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood th |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each captet) Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=07edb8d0-2fa8-4b40-e063-6294a90a2fe9 |