. : Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil)

Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil) is a non-steroid, non-narcotic analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation caused by toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramp.

Active ingredient is Ibuprofen.

Inactive ingredients are propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Dispense:

Ibuprofen should be taken with food or milk to lessen the stomach irritation. Maximum amount for an adult is 800 mg per dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 3200 mg per day

Ibuprofen chewable tablet (50 mg) must be chewed before swallowing.

Side effects:

Heartburn
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Indigestion
Bloating and flatulence
Gastric or duodenal ulcer with bleeding or perforation
Dizziness, headache, nervousness
Numbness, tingling, burning sensation (Paresthesia)
Hallucinations
Insomnia, depression, confusion
Meningitis
Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
Anemia
Loss appetite
Edema, fluid retention
Palpitation
Elevated blood pressure
Acute renal failure
Dry eyes and mouth, gingival ulcer

Contraindications:

Patient should not take Ibuprofen after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Do not use NSAIDS with patients who have cardiovascular disease due to the increasing risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.

Drug interactions:

Patient should not take Aspirin with Ibuprofen due to the potential adverse reaction increased
Ibuprofen can reduce the effectiveness of Furosemide and Thiazides in some patients
Lithium taken with Ibuprofen may reduce renal Lithium clearance causing Lithium toxicity
Methotrexate taken with Ibuprofen may enhance the toxicity of Methotrexate
Warfarin-type anticoagulants taken with Ibuprofen may increase GI bleeding