Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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CHILDREN'S MOTRIN CHEWABLES |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID (propionic acid deriv.). |
| Generic Name |
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Ibuprofen 50mg; orange or grape flavor; tabs; contains phenylalanine. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S MOTRIN
• INFANTS' MOTRIN CONCENTRATED DROPS
• JUNIOR STRENGTH MOTRIN CAPLETS
• JUNIOR STRENGTH MOTRIN CHEWABLES
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| Indications |
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Minor aches and pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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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 |
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Not applicable. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. |
| Precautions |
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GI, hepatic, renal disease. Dehydration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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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 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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