This medication, Motrin, (Ibuprofen) is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis and gout. Motrin is also used to reduce fever and to relieve headaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, aches and pains from the common cold, backache, and pain after surgery or dental work. Remember we have FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING on Motrin and the Lowest Online Motrin Prices possible!
| Motrin Overview & Uses |
| Don’t let pain slow you down one second longer than it has to. Nothing works faster or stronger on muscle pain–not Advil®*, not Aleve®.* Reach for Motrin IB at the first sign of discomfort, and get back in the game of life.
* Registered trademarks of their respective owners and not McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- Headache
- Muscular aches
- Minor pain of arthritis
- Toothache
- Backache
- The common cold
- Menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever |
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| Availability |
| For adults and children ages 12 years and older:
Motrin IB is also available in a new convenient, easy-open bottle. This package is not for households with young children. |
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| Directions |
- Do not take more than directed
- The smallest effective dose should be used
- Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
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| Age |
Dosage |
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| Adults and children 12 years and older |
Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used
Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor |
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Children under
12 years |
Ask a doctor |
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| Ingredients |
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer |
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| Motrin IB – Caplets |
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| Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 200mg (NSAID)* in each caplet |
carnauba wax, collidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, stearic acid, titanium dioxide |
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| Motrin IB – Tablets |
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| Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 200mg (NSAID)* in each tablet |
carnauba wax, collidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, stearic acid, titanium dioxide |
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| *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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| Warnings |
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
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 reaction 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 aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- 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
When using this product:
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- long-term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
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 right away. (1-800-222-1222) |
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| Other Information |
- Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- Tamper evident packaging
- carton: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted “Safety Seal®” is broken or missing
- dispensit: do not use if individual packets are opened
- label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted “Safety Seal®” is broken or missing
- pouch: do not use if packet is opened
- safety label: do not use if container wrap imprinted with “Safety Seal®” is broken
- vial blister card: do not use if package is opened, or if container wrap imprinted with “Safety Seal®” is broken
- See end panel for lot number and expiration date
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