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When your child isn't feeling well, bring them relief as quickly as possible with Children's MOTRIN®. Its safety is supported by one of the largest and most rigorous children's clinical studies ever conducted. It's the pediatricians' number-one choice for fast relief of pain and high fevers. And, it lasts up to 8 hours. Children's MOTRIN® will help you both feel better.
Uses:
Temporarily:
- Relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache
- Reduces fever wwwosnf
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| Availability |
For children 11 years and younger:
Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid:
 Tropical Punch Flavor
 Bubblegum Flavor
 Grape Flavor
 Berry Flavor
 Dye-Free Berry Flavor |
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| Directions |
- This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- Do not give more than directed
- Do not give longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
- Shake well before using
- Find right dose on chart below (if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age)
- Use only enclosed measuring cup
- If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
- Do not use more than 4 times a day
- Replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance
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(lbs) |
Age
(years) |
Dose
(tsp or mL) |
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Under
2 years |
Ask
a doctor |
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| 24-35
lbs |
2-3
years |
1
tsp or 5 mL |
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| 36-47
lbs |
4-5
years |
1½
tsp or 7.5 mL |
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| 48-59
lbs |
6-8
years |
2
tsp or 10 mL |
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| 60-71
lbs |
9-10
years |
2½
tsp or 12.5 mL |
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| 72-95
lbs |
11
years |
3
tsp or 15 mL |
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| Ingredients |
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer |
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Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid -
Tropical Punch Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid -
Bubblegum Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid -
Grape Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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Children's Motrin Suspension Liquid -
Berry Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid -
Dye-Free Berry Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, flavors, glycerin polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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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 your child:
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- takes more or for a longer time than directed
Sore throat warning:
Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.
Do not use:
- if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if:
- child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
- child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- child has not been drinking fluids
- child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
- child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- child has asthma
- child is taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is:
- 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:
- child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feels faint
- vomits blood
- has bloody or black stools
- has stomach pain that does not get better
- the child does not get any relief within the first day (24 hours) of treatment
- fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
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 |
- Each teaspoon contains: sodium 2 mg
- 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
- label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- See panel for lot number and expiration date
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