Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: IBUPROFEN 40 MG/ML DROPS - ORAL (eye-byou-PRO-fen)

BRAND NAME(S): Motrin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). This medication is used to reduce a fever and relieve minor aches and pain in children. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain, swelling, and fever. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 months of age unless directed by the doctor.

HOW TO USE: Shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure out each dose carefully with the provided dropper. Give this medication by mouth with food or immediately after a meal as directed. Follow each dose with milk, juice, or formula. Keep the child from lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. The dosage is based on your child's weight, medical condition, and response to therapy. Read the product instructions to find the appropriate dose for your child's weight, or consult the pharmacist or doctor if you have questions. If repeat doses are needed, they are usually given 6 or 8 hours apart; or as directed by the doctor. Do not increase the dose or take it more frequently than recommended because this may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. In certain conditions (e.g., arthritis), it may take up to 2 weeks, taken regularly, before the full benefits of this drug take effect. If you are giving this medication to a child for undiagnosed fever or pain, consult the doctor immediately if symptoms do not improve within 24 hours, worsen or last for more than 3 days, or if new symptoms appear.

SIDE EFFECTS: Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify the doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell the doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach pain, swelling of the hands or feet, sudden or unexplained weight gain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Tell the doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, rapid or pounding heartbeat, easy bruising or bleeding. Tell the doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: change in amount of urine, severe headache, very stiff neck, mental/mood changes, persistent sore throat or fever. This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop giving ibuprofen and consult the doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop giving ibuprofen and consult the doctor or pharmacist immediately: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact the doctor or pharmacist.