Monograph Details

Ob/Gyn > Dysmenorrhea
MOTRIN IB
Manufacturer
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
Generic Name
Ibuprofen 200mg; gelcaps; caplets; tabs.
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Children
Not applicable.
Adults
200–400mg every 4–6 hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Precautions
GI, hepatic, renal disease. Dehydration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions
Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol.
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, GI bleed, rash (discontinue if occurs). See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
How Supplied
Gelcaps—24, 50, 100
Caplets—24, 50, 100, 165, 200
Tabs—24, 50, 100, 165
Additional Resources
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