• Watch for bleeding, heart attack or stroke signs.
• Avoid use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until birth
• For suspension, drops products : Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed.
• For suspension, oral products : Shake well & measure with dosing spoon/cup/syringe. Unless MD directs, do not use in kids less than 2. Call Dr if you have black stools or stomach pain.
• For tablet products : Before use, important to read the Medication Guide. Best to take with food to lessen stomach upset. Take with 8 oz. liquid. Do not lie down for 10min. Do not take more than package label recommends. May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution. Limit alcohol consumption and stop using tobacco. Low dose daily aspirin ok Ask MD about other NSAIDs.
• For tablet, chewable products : Chew medicine completely before swallowing.
• For vial products : Call Dr if heartburn, or swallowing/stomach pain. May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. No aspirin-like meds. Ask MD about daily aspirin.

• If you are pregnant or of childbearing age, discuss the risks/benefits of this medication with your doctor and pharmacist.
• Take with food.
• Do not take aspirin products without doctor approval. Continue taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack/stroke unless doctor tells you to stop.
• If you drink alcohol, discuss the safe use of alcohol while using this medication with your healthcare professional.
• May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery.
• Avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to direct and/or artificial sunlight while using this medication.
• For suspension, oral products : Shake well before using.
• For tablet products : Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medication.
• For tablet products : Medication should be taken with plenty of water.
• For tablet, chewable products : Chew this medication before swallowing.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

• Asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
• Blood disorders (such as anemia, bleeding/clotting problems)
• Growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
• Heart disease (such as previous heart attack)
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease
• Stroke
• Throat/stomach/intestinal problems (such as bleeding, heartburn, ulcers)

Products that may interact with this drug include:

• Aliskiren
• ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril)
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan)
• Cidofovir
• Corticosteroids (such as prednisone)
• Lithium
• Water pills (diuretics such as furosemide)

Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu.

May Treat: Dysmenorrhea · Fever · Headache disorder · Juvenile idiopathic arthritis · Osteoarthritis and more

Alternate Brand Names: Children's Advil · Motrin

Drug Class: NSAID Analgesics (COX Non-Specific) - Propionic Acid Derivatives

Availability: Prescription sometimes needed

Pregnancy: Do not use. This medication may be harmful to an unborn child.

Lactation: Does not adversely affect lactation

Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

Manufacturer: GSK-HALEON · PFIZER CONS.HLT · WYETH CONSUMER