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Don't let pain get in your way. MOTRIN® IB contains ibuprofen, the medicine doctors prescribe most for pain relief. Nothing works faster or stronger on muscle pain—not even Advil®* or Aleve®*.
* Registered trademarks of their respective owners and not McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:- Headache
- Muscular aches
- Minor pain of arthritis
- Toothache
- Backache
- The common cold
- Menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever
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| Availability |
For adults and children ages 12 years and older:
 Caplets
 Tablets
MOTRIN® IB is also available in a convenient, easy-open bottle. This package is not for households with young children. |
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| Directions |
- Do not take more than directed
- The smallest effective dose should be used
- Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
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Dosage |
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| Adults and children 12 years and older |
Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used
Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor |
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Children under
12 years |
Ask a doctor |
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| Ingredients |
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer |
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| MOTRIN® IB - Caplets |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 200mg (NSAID)* in each caplet |
carnauba wax, collidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, stearic acid, titanium dioxide |
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| MOTRIN® IB - Tablets |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 200mg (NSAID)* in each tablet |
carnauba wax, collidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, stearic acid, titanium dioxide |
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| *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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| Warnings |
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning:
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chances are higher if you:
- Are age 60 or older
- Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- Take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NASAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- Take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use:
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you have asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
When using this product:
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- You experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse of lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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| Other Information |
- Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- Tamper evident packaging
- carton: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- dispensit: do not use if individual packets are opened
- label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- pouch: do not use if packet is opened
- safety label: do not use if container wrap imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken
- vial blister card: do not use if package is opened, or if container wrap imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken
- See end panel for lot number and expiration date
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