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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Uses What Is Ibuprofen Used For? Dosage What Are Dosages of Ibuprofen? Side Effects What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Ibuprofen? Drug Interactions What Other Drugs Interact with Ibuprofen? Warnings and Precautions What Are Warnings and Precautions for Ibuprofen? What Is Ibuprofen Used For?Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to: headache, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps, the common cold, muscular aches, and minor pain of arthritis. Ibuprofen is also used to temporarily reduce fever. Ibuprofen is available under the following different brand names: Advil, Motrin, PediaCare Children's Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer IB, and PediaCare Infant's Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer IB.What Are Dosages of Ibuprofen?Dosages of Ibuprofen:Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms & StrengthsTablet 100mg 200mg 400mg (Rx) 600mg (Rx) 800mg (Rx)Capsule 200mgTablet, chewable 50mg 100mgOral suspension 100mg/5mL 40mg/mLDosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:Pain/Fever/Dysmenorrhea Over-the-counter (OTC): 200-400 mg taken orally once every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 1.2 g unless directed by a physician Prescription: 400-800 mg taken orally or intravenously (IV) once every 6 hoursInflammatory Disease 400-800 mg taken orally once every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3.2 g/dayOsteoarthritis 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, or 800 mg taken orally once every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3.2 g/day Monitor for gastrointestinal (GI) risksRheumatoid Arthritis 300 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, or 800 mg taken orally once every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3200 mg/day Monitor for GI risksDosage Modifications Significantly impaired renal function: Monitor closely; consider reduced dosage if warranted Severe hepatic impairment: Avoid usePediatric DoseFever Children 6 months to 12 years: 5-10 mg/kg/dose taken orally once every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day Pain 4-10 mg/kg/dose taken orally once every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 40 mg/kg/dayJuvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 30-50 mg/kg/24hr taken orally once every 8 hours; not to exceed 2.4 g/dayPatent Ductus Arteriosus See ibuprofen IV drug monographCystic Fibrosis (Off-label) Younger than 4 years: Safety and efficacy not established 4 years of age and older: taken orally once every 12 hours, adjusted to maintain serum levels of 50-100 mcg/mL; may slow disease progression in younger patients with mild lung diseaseDosing Considerations The potential toxic dose in children younger than 6 years: 200 mg/kg What Other Drugs Interact with Ibuprofen?If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you
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