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 | BJWC |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever |
| Dosage | Directions do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used do not exceed 6 capsules 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 take a blood thinning |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each capsule) Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID) † (present as the free acid and potassium salt) † nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0ca0b6cf-7d1f-4673-b9b9-48f78d80c00a |