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 | ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: menstrual cramps toothache the common cold backache headache 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 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: skin reddening asthma (wheezing) rash facial swelling shock blisters hives 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 take more or for a longer time than directed take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or s |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each orange caplet) Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=01f8fe3a-8810-4b38-8860-d95e05d37709 |