Monograph Details

Pain & Pyrexia > Migraine and headache
MOTRIN MIGRAINE PAIN
Manufacturer
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
NSAID.
Generic Name
Ibuprofen 200mg; caplets.
Indications
Migraine pain.
Children
<18yrs: not recommended.
Adults
≥18yrs: Usually 200-400mg once daily.
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
Caplets—24, 50, 100
Additional Resources
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