Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Advil, Motrin, Motrin IB, Midol, Addaprin, Cedaprin, I-Prin, Profen IB, NeoProfen, Ultraprin, Proprinal
Availability:
Prescription and over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Forms:
Tablets, chewable tablets, oral suspension
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
- Pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
- Headache
- Menstrual cramps
- Backache
- Muscle aches
- Toothache
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ibuprofen Drug Class
Ibuprofen (aye buh proh fen) belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ibuprofen Age Range
Ibuprofen is approved for use in adults and children 6 months of age and older. You should not give ibuprofen to children under 6 months of age unless approved by the child’s doctor. The dosage of ibuprofen in children over the age of 6 months depends on the child’s age and body weight. Check with your child’s doctor before giving ibuprofen if your child is under 2 years of age or has a body weight less than 12 pounds (5.5 kilograms).
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