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Drug info>Ibuprofen
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Generic Name: ibuprofen
Brand Names: Advil, Ibu-Tab, Midol IB, Motrin, Nuprin,
Pediacare Fever, Rufen, Brufen |
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What is the most important information I should know
about ibuprofen?
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Take ibuprofen with food, milk, or an antacid to
lessen stomach upset. |
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Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit
or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could
indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which
could be dangerous. |
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Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain
medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to
ibuprofen (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and others).
Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist. |
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Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you
drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
ibuprofen may increase the risk of dangerous stomach
bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking ibuprofen if
you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. |
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Ibuprofen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by
reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in
the body. |
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Ibuprofen is used to reduce the fever, pain,
inflammation, and stiffness caused by many conditions,
such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and abdominal cramps
associated with menstruation. |
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Ibuprofen may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide. |
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider
before taking ibuprofen?
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Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor if you |
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have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs, |
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have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach, |
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drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, |
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have liver or kidney disease, |
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have a coagulation (bleeding or blood clotting)
disorder, |
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have congestive heart failure, |
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have high blood pressure. |
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You may not be able to take ibuprofen, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. |
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It is not known whether ibuprofen will be harmful to
an unborn baby. Ibuprofen should not be taken late in
pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug
is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take
ibuprofen without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
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Ibuprofen passes into breast milk in very small
amounts, however it is not expected to be harmful to a
nursing baby. Talk to your doctor before taking
ibuprofen if you are breast-feeding. |
How should I take ibuprofen?
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Take ibuprofen exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these directions, ask your
pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you |
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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Take ibuprofen with food, milk, or an antacid to
lessen stomach upset. |
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Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose.
To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the
liquid form of ibuprofen with a special dose-measuring
spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do
not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist
where you can get one. |
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Store ibuprofen at room temperature away from
moisture and heat. |
What happens if I miss a dose?
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If you are taking ibuprofen on a regular schedule,
take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Do not take a double dose. |
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If you are taking ibuprofen as needed, take the
missed dose if it is needed, then wait the recommended
or prescribed amount of time before taking another dose. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is
suspected. |
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Symptoms of a ibuprofen overdose may include nausea,
vomiting or stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness,
headache, ringing in the ears, blurred
vision, seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, little
or no urine production, and slow breathing. |
What should I avoid while taking ibuprofen?
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Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Ibuprofen may
increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a
sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to
the sun is unavoidable. |
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Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you
drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
ibuprofen may increase the risk of dangerous stomach
bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking ibuprofen if
you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. |
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Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain
medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to
ibuprofen (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and others).
Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist. |
What are the possible side effects of ibuprofen?
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Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit
or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could
indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which
could be dangerous. |
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If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking ibuprofen and seek medical
attention or contact your doctor immediately: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or
hives); |
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muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling; |
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ulcers (open sores) in the mouth; |
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rapid weight gain (fluid retention); |
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decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; |
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yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice); or |
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abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely
to occur. Continue to take ibuprofen and talk to your
doctor if you experience |
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nausea, gaseousness, diarrhoea, or constipation; |
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irregular menstrual periods. |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect ibuprofen?
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Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor if you are
taking any of the following drugs: |
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aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such
as salsalate (Disalcid), diflunisal (Dolobid), choline
salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal,
others), and magnesium salicylate (Doan's, others); |
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another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
such as diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine),
fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin
(Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT), ketorolac (Toradol),
meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen
(Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), oxaprozin (Daypro),
piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin); |
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an over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain
medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ibuprofen, or
ketoprofen; |
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an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); |
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a steroid such as prednisone (Deltasone); |
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insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as
glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase),
and others; |
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lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others); or |
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bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol. |
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You may not be able to take ibuprofen, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed
above. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
with ibuprofen. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist
before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal
products. |
Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about
ibuprofen written for health professionals that you may
read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of
the reach of children, never share your medicines with
others, and use this medication only for the indication
prescribed. |
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information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and
complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug
information contained herein may be time sensitive. The
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unless specifically indicated otherwise. This drug
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is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions,
precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions
about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor,
nurse or pharmacist. |
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