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All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• This drug may raise the chance of heart and blood vessel side effects like heart attack and
stroke. If these happen, they can be deadly. The risk of these side effects may be greater if
your child has heart disease or risks for heart disease. However, the risk may also be raised in
people who do not have heart disease or risks for heart disease. The risk of these health
problems can happen as soon as the first weeks of using this drug and may be greater with
higher doses or with long-term use. Do not give this drug to your child right before or after
bypass heart surgery.
• This drug may raise the chance of very bad and sometimes deadly stomach or bowel side
effects like ulcers or bleeding. The risk is greater in older people. The risk is also greater in
people who have had stomach or bowel ulcers or bleeding before. These problems may occur
without warning signs. Talk with the doctor.
• It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever.
• It is used to treat arthritis.
• It is used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
• It may be given to your child for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
All products:
• If your child has an allergy to this drug or any part of this drug.
• If your child has an allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs.
• If your child is allergic to any drugs like this one or any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell the
doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
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Pronunciation (eye byoo PROE fen)
Brand Names: US Addaprin [OTC]; Advil Junior Strength [OTC]; Advil Migraine [OTC]; Advil [OTC]; Caldolor;
Childrens Advil [OTC]; Childrens Motrin Jr Strength [OTC] [DSC]; Childrens Motrin [OTC]; Dyspel [OTC]; Genpril
[OTC]; GoodSense Ibuprofen Childrens [OTC]; GoodSense Ibuprofen [OTC]; I-Prin [OTC] [DSC]; IBU; IBU-200 [OTC];
Ibuprofen Childrens [OTC]; Ibuprofen Comfort Pac; Infants Advil [OTC]; KS Ibuprofen [OTC]; Motrin IB [OTC]; Motrin
Infants Drops [OTC]; Motrin Junior Strength [OTC] [DSC]; Motrin [OTC] [DSC]; NeoProfen; Provil [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada Advil; Advil Pediatric Drops; Caldolor; Children’s Advil; Children’s Europrofen; Ibuprofen
Muscle and Joint; Motrin; Motrin (Children's); Motrin IB; Pamprin Ibuprofen Formula; Super Strength Motrin IB Liquid
Gel Capsules
Warning
What is this drug used for?
What do I need to tell the doctor BEFORE my child takes this drug?
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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• If your child has any health problems that this drug must not be taken with like an untreated infection,
certain bleeding problems, and certain types of heart or kidney disease. There are many health problems
that your child must not take this drug with.
• If your child has low platelet levels.
• If your child has bowel problems.
All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• If your child has kidney disease.
• If your child has GI (gastrointestinal) bleeding.
• If your child is having her fertility checked.
• If your child is taking any other NSAID.
• If your child is taking a salicylate drug like aspirin.
• If your child is taking pemetrexed.
If your child is pregnant:
• Do not give this drug to your child if she is in the third trimester of pregnancy. You may also need to
avoid giving this drug to your child at other times during pregnancy. Talk with your child’s doctor to see
when you need to avoid giving this drug to your child during pregnancy.
This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug.
Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products,
vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take this drug
with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your
child takes without checking with the doctor.
All products:
• Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking this drug. This includes your child's
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss giving your child doses.
• Your child may bleed more easily. Talk with the doctor.
All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• Have your child's blood work checked if he/she is on this drug for a long time. Talk with your child's
doctor.
• High blood pressure has happened with drugs like this one. Have your child's blood pressure checked
as you have been told by the doctor.
• Alcohol may interact with this drug. Be sure your child does not drink alcohol.
• If your child smokes, talk with the doctor.
• Do not give your child more of this drug than what the doctor told you to give. Giving more of this drug
than you are told may raise the chance of very bad side effects.
• Do not have your child use longer than you have been told by your child's doctor.
• If your child has asthma, talk with the doctor. He/she may be more sensitive to this drug.
•
What are some things I need to know or do while my child takes this drug?
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Your child may bleed more easily. Make sure your child is careful and avoids injury. Be sure your child
has a soft toothbrush.
• The chance of heart failure is raised with the use of drugs like this one. In people who already have
heart failure, the chance of heart attack, having to go to the hospital for heart failure, and death is raised.
Talk with the doctor.
• The chance of heart attack and heart-related death is raised in people taking drugs like this one after a
recent heart attack. People taking drugs like this one after a first heart attack were also more likely to die
in the year after the heart attack compared with people not taking drugs like this one. Talk with the doctor.
• If your child is taking aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, talk with the doctor.
• This drug may affect how much of some other drugs are in the body. If your child is taking other drugs,
talk with the doctor. Your child may need to have blood work checked more closely while taking this drug
with other drugs.
If your child is or may be sexually active:
• NSAIDs like this drug may affect egg release (ovulation) in females. This may affect being able to get
pregnant. This goes back to normal when this drug is stopped. Talk with the doctor.
If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby:
• This drug may cause harm to the unborn baby if your child takes it during pregnancy. If your child is
pregnant or gets pregnant while taking this drug, call the doctor right away.
• Tell the doctor if your child is breast-feeding a baby. You will need to talk about any risks to the baby.
Chewable tablet:
• If your child has phenylketonuria (PKU), talk with your child's doctor. Some products have
phenylalanine.
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes
deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child's doctor or get medical help right away if your child
has any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
All products:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or
without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual
hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood;
blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal;
bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop.
• Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the
urine, or a big weight gain.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• Shortness of breath.
• Long stops between breaths.
• This drug may irritate the vein. It may burn the skin if the drug leaks from the vein when it is given. Tell
your child's nurse if your child has any redness, burning, pain, swelling, or leaking of fluid where the drug
is going into your child's body.
All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
•
What are some side effects that I need to call my child's doctor about right away?
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Signs of high potassium levels like a heartbeat that does not feel normal; feeling confused; feeling
weak, lightheaded, or dizzy; feeling like passing out; numbness or tingling; or shortness of breath.
• Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.
• Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.
• Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat.
• Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side
of the face, or blurred eyesight.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Ringing in ears.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Very bad back pain.
• Change in eyesight.
• Liver problems have happened with drugs like this one. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call the
doctor right away if your child has signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset
stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
• A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can
cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right
away if your child has signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or
irritated eyes; or sores in the mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
• This drug may raise the chance of a very bad brain problem called aseptic meningitis. Call the doctor
right away if your child has a headache, fever, chills, very upset stomach or throwing up, stiff neck, rash,
bright lights bother the eyes, feeling sleepy, or feeling confused.
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side
effects. Call your child's doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects
bother your child or do not go away:
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• Irritation where the shot is given.
All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• Belly pain or heartburn.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Loose stools (diarrhea).
• Hard stools (constipation).
• Gas.
• Dizziness.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your
child's doctor. Call your child's doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to your national health agency.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
How is this drug best given?
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Give this drug as ordered by your child's doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions
closely.
All oral products:
• Give this drug with or without food. Give with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Give this drug with a full glass of water.
Capsule:
• Have your child swallow whole. Do not let your child chew, break, or crush.
Chewable tablet:
• Have your child chew well before swallowing.
All liquid products:
• Shake well before use.
Liquid (suspension):
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this drug. If there is none,
ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this drug.
Liquid (drops):
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this drug.
Injection:
• It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
All products other than injection for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA):
• Have your child drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your child's doctor.
All oral products:
• If your child takes this drug on a regular basis, give a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your child's next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child's
normal time.
• Do not give 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times this drug is given on an as needed basis. Do not give to your child more often than told by
the doctor.
Injection:
• Call your child's doctor to find out what to do.
All oral products:
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
Injection:
• If you need to store this drug at home, talk with your child's doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to
store it.
All products:
What do I do if my child misses a dose?
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
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• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are
told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs.
There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
• If your child's symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your child's
doctor.
• Do not share your child's drug with others and do not give anyone else's drug to your child.
• Keep a list of all your child's drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list
to your child's doctor.
• Talk with your child's doctor before giving your child any new drug, including prescription or OTC,
natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug,
please talk with your child's doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away.
Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all
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healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using
this medicine.
Last Reviewed Date
2016-06-02