Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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MOTRIN IB |
| 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 200mg; gelcaps; caplets; tabs. |
| Indications |
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Minor aches and pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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Use other forms. |
| Adults |
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200–400mg every 4–6 hrs; max 1.2g/day. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester 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. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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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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• Related Prescribing Note |
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