Monograph Details

Pain & Pyrexia > Nonnarcotic analgesics
CHILDREN'S MOTRIN
Manufacturer
McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Legal Classification
OTC
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
Generic Name
Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL; susp; berry, grape, bubble-gum, or tropical punch flavor; original or dye-free; alcohol-free.
Also
CHILDREN'S MOTRIN CHEWABLES
INFANTS' MOTRIN CONCENTRATED DROPS
JUNIOR STRENGTH MOTRIN CAPLETS
JUNIOR STRENGTH MOTRIN CHEWABLES
Indications
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Children
Use appropriate formulation and give every 6–8 hours. <6months: not recommended. 12–17lbs: 50mg. 18–23lbs: 75mg. 24–35lbs: 100mg. 36–47lbs: 150mg. 48–59lbs: 200mg. 60–71lbs: 250mg. 72–95lbs: 300mg.
Adults
Not applicable.
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Precautions
GI, hepatic, renal disease. Dehydration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions
Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers.
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, GI bleed, rash (discontinue if occurs). See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
How Supplied
Susp—2oz, 4oz
Chew tabs—24
Junior caplets—24
Drops—½ oz, 1oz
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