IBUPROFEN

(EYE bue PROE fen) Brand: Advil, Advil Childrens, Advil Junior Power, Advil Liquigel, Advil Migraine, Advil Pediatric, Children's Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, IBU, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Power Cramp Formula, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Power, Motrin Migraine Pain, Nuprin

What is the most significant information I must know about ibuprofen?

• This medication may reason life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart onslaught or stroke, especially if you use it long term. Do not use ibuprofen just till or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

• Get abnormal medical help if you have chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.

• This medication may also reason serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and can occur without warning while you are taking ibuprofen, especially in older adults.

• Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of stomach bleeding such as black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

• Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended. An overdose of ibuprofen can reason hurt to your stomach or intestines. Use only the smallest amount of ibuprofen needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.

What is ibuprofen?

• Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that reason inflammation and pain in the body.

• Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by much conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.

• Ibuprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking ibuprofen?

• Do not use ibuprofen just till or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

• This medication may reason life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart onslaught or stroke, especially if you use it long term.

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or another NSAIDs.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to take this medicine if you have:

· a history of heart onslaught, stroke, or blood clot;

· heart malady, congestive heart failure, tall blood pressure;

· a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;

· asthma;

· polyps in your nose;

· liver or kidney disease;

· systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE);

· a bleeding or blood clotting mess; or

· if you smoke.

• FDA pregnancy category D. Taking ibuprofen during the recent 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using ibuprofen.

• It is not known whether ibuprofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not give this medication to a baby without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take ibuprofen?

• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Do not take more of this medicine than is recommended. An overdose of ibuprofen can reason hurt to your stomach or intestines. The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams for doze or 3200 mg for day (4 maximum doses). Use only the smallest amount of ibuprofen needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.

• Take ibuprofen with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. To be certain you get the correct doze, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• The ibuprofen chewable tablet should be chewed till you swallow it.

• If you take ibuprofen for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to create certain this medicine is not causing deleterious effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not let the liquid medication to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since ibuprofen is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medicine regularly, take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, shallow breathing, fainting, or coma.

What must I avoid while taking ibuprofen?

• Avoid taking ibuprofen if you are taking aspirin to prevent stroke or heart onslaught. Ibuprofen can create aspirin smaller effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. If you should use both medications, take the ibuprofen at least 8 hours till or 30 minutes after you take the aspirin (non-enteric coated form).

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till using any another cool, allergy, or pain medication. Ibuprofen and another NSAIDs are contained in much combination medicines. Taking determined commodity together can reason you to get too many ibuprofen. Check the label to see if a medication contains ibuprofen or similar NSAIDs (aspirin, naproxen, ketoprofen).

• Avoid drinking alcohol. It may magnify your risk of stomach bleeding.

What are the possible side effects of ibuprofen?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop taking ibuprofen and search medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

· black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

· swelling or rapid weight gain;

· urinating smaller than normal or not at all;

· nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

· bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or

· severe headache, neck stiffness, chills, heighten sensitivity to easy, and/or seizure (convulsions).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· upset stomach, mild heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;

· bloating, gas;

· dizziness, headache, nervousness;

· skin itching or rash;

· blurred vision; or

· ringing in your ears.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect ibuprofen?

• Ask your doctor till using an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft). Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may reason you to bruise or bleed easily.

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· aspirin or another NSAIDs such as naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Treximet), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Arthrotec, Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Pennsaid, Solareze), indomethacin (Indocin), meloxicam (Mobic), and others;

· heart or blood pressure medication such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and others;

· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);

· diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix);

· methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

· steroids (prednisone and others); or

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with ibuprofen. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about ibuprofen.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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