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What is Children'S Ibuprofen
IbuprofenThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryIbuprofen is a pain relief medication first developed in 1960. It is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and was first made available as a prescription drug in 1969 in the UK and 1974 in the US. Ibuprofen is also available over-the-counter and is taken as a racemic mixture. The S-enantiomer of the drug is more potent than the R-enantiomer and is responsible for the drug's pain relief effects.
Motrinis the brand name
Children'S Ibuprofen Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Motrin
Ibuprofen
1974
2460
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Ibuprofen, also called Motrin, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis (OA) .Rheumatoid Arthritis
Used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis in combination with Famotidine
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Used to treat Osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with Famotidine
Acute Pain
Used to treat Pain, Acute in combination with Oxycodone
Migraine
Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
Gastric Ulcer
Used to treat Gastric Ulcer in combination with Famotidine
Mild pain
Fever
Effectiveness
How Children'S Ibuprofen Affects PatientsIbuprofen helps with pain, fever, and inflammation by blocking the production of substances that cause these issues. It is also used to reduce swelling, and can have a calming effect on the nervous system. Ibuprofen can be used to manage menstrual cramps and reduce fever and pain during migraines. It has also been studied to reduce neurodegeneration and help with Parkinson's disease, as well as decreasing the risk of breast cancer.
How Children'S Ibuprofen works in the bodyIbuprofen is an NSAID, which means it stops an enzyme that produces molecules responsible for pain, fever, and blood clotting. It works by reducing the activity of both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. By blocking the activity of COX-2, ibuprofen reduces inflammation, pain, fever, and swelling. Blocking the activity of COX-1 can lead to side effects like stomach ulcers.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dose of Children's Ibuprofen is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including smooth muscle relaxation before radiological examinations, Catarrh and Pain alleviation. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Kit - Oral; Topical or Tablet) specified in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Opioids
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Juvenile arthritis
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Ankylosing Spondylitis
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Osteoarthritis (OA)
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Acute Pain
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Mild pain
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Pain
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Pain
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Insomnia
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Migraine
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Pericarditis
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Migraine
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Analgesics
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Tablet, sugar coated, Tablet, sugar coated - Oral, Capsule, liquid filled, Capsule, liquid filled - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Oral, Liquid - Oral, Liquid, Kit, Kit - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, coated, Capsule, coated - Oral, Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Kit; Tablet, Kit; Tablet - Oral, Capsule; Kit - Oral, Capsule; Kit, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Oral; Topical, Kit - Oral; Topical, Topical, Cream - Topical, Cream, Kit - Topical, Solution - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Solution / drops - Oral, Solution / drops, Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Kit - Ophthalmic; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated - Oral; Topical, Cream; Kit; Liquid; Ointment; Tablet; Tablet, chewable; Tablet, film coated
Pain relief
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Pain
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Fever
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Sinus pressure
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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prophylaxis of migraine headaches
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Muscle Spasticity
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
200.0 mg, , 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 4.0 mg/mg, 4.0 mg, 20.0 mg/mL, 220.0 mg, 6.0 mg/mg, 8.0 mg/mg, 300.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 10.0 mg/mL, 256.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 800.0 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 400.0 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mg, 97.5 mg, 0.2 mg, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 125.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL
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Warnings
Children'S Ibuprofen ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Common Children'S Ibuprofen Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Brigatinib
Major
The metabolism of Brigatinib can be decreased when combined with Ibuprofen.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Ibuprofen.
Enasidenib
Major
The metabolism of Enasidenib can be decreased when combined with Ibuprofen.
Erlotinib
Major
The metabolism of Erlotinib can be decreased when combined with Ibuprofen.
Fluorouracil
Major
The metabolism of Fluorouracil can be decreased when combined with Ibuprofen.
Children'S Ibuprofen Toxicity & Overdose RiskTaking more than 99 mg/kg of ibuprofen can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, vertigo, difficulty sleeping, headaches, loss of consciousness, ringing ears, confusion, seizures, breathing problems, coma, kidney failure and a buildup of acid in the blood (especially in very young children). Ibuprofen has a low toxic dose of 636 mg/kg in rats, 740 mg/kg in mice and 495 mg/kg in guinea pigs.
Children'S Ibuprofen Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Children'S Ibuprofen?
531 active trials are researching the potential of Children'S Ibuprofen to provide relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Pain and Migraine.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Insomnia
93 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Chronic Pain
175 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Migraine
55 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Migraine
52 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Rheumatoid Arthritis
61 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Fever
18 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Nasal Congestion
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1
Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Influenza
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinus pressure
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Spasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Catarrh
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Gastric Ulcer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Acute Pain
21 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1
prophylaxis of migraine headaches
0 Actively Recruiting
Juvenile arthritis
15 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Gouty Arthritis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Muscle Relaxation
0 Actively Recruiting
Children'S Ibuprofen Reviews: What are patients saying about Children'S Ibuprofen?
5Patient Review
5/30/2008 I have a sensitive stomach, so I can't take regular Motrin. However, the kids version does wonders for me! I would recommend this to anyone else who can't take aspirin or adult ibuprofen.
Patient Q&A Section about children's ibuprofen
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Can I give my kid ibuprofen?
"There is no difference between adult and child medicine, as long as the dose is appropriate. You can use adult ibuprofen tablets for children 3, 6, 8, or 14 years old, if you carefully dose the medicine appropriately."
Answered by AI
Why is ibuprofen Not recommended for children?
"Ibuprofen is a safe drug when used correctly, but too high of a dose can make a child very sick. Giving too much can lead to stomach problems, confusion, and possible kidney problems."
Answered by AI
When should you not give a child ibuprofen?
"Ibuprofen is a drug that can be used to relieve pain in children, adolescents, and adults. It should not be used in children under three months of age, or given to children with bleeding disorders. Aspirin should never be given to children for pain relief unless it is advised by a doctor."
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