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Indications
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache, muscular aches, the minor pain of arthritis, backache, menstrual cramps, muscular aches, toothache, the common cold. Temporarily reduces fever.
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, asthma (wheezing), skin reddening, blisters, facial swelling, shock, rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
are age 60 or older
have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reactions to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if you have
problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
ulcers
bleeding problems
high blood pressure
heart or kidney disease
taken a diuretic
reached age 60 or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
under a doctor's care for any serious condition
taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
Motrin is the only ibuprofen medication that I will use. Even though there are generic versions of this medication, to me Motrin is the most effective and fast-acting. I use it according to the dosage and do not overuse. I also use it before or after heavy work, such as lawn care, heavy duty cleaning, etc. It seems to ward off muscle tightness and ache. I won't use anything else.
Just tore the meniscus in my left knee and went to Emergency Room... the doc there said I can give you a prescription for a pain reliever and anti inflammatory, but they all have a ton of side effects. Motrin is the most effective. He told me however after the injury to take 3 tabs of the 200mg every 6 hours. He said the 200 are cheaper..
