Ibuprofen (Oral Route)

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Ibuprofen (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Addaprin
  • Advil
  • A-G Profen
  • Bufen
  • Genpril
  • Haltran
  • Ibu
  • I-Prin
  • Midol
  • Motrin
  • Nuprin
  • Proprinal
  • Q-Profen

Canadian Brand Names

  • Actiprofen
  • Advil Children's
  • Advil Pediatric
  • Children's Motrin
  • Children's Motrin Berry Flavor
  • Children's Motrin Bubble Gum Flavor
  • Children's Motrin Grape Flavor
  • Equate Children's Ibuprofen - Berry - Dye Free
  • Infants' Motrin
  • Teddy's Choice Children's Ibuprofen - Berry
  • Teddy's Choice Children's Ibuprofen - Bubble Gum
  • Teddy's Choice Children's Ibuprofen - Grape

Description

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .

In addition, ibuprofen can be used to treat fever, menstrual cramps, and other conditions as determined by your doctor .

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Suspension
  • Tablet
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Capsule
Before Using
DR602345 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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