Overview & Uses

When your little one has a fever or is in pain, it can lead to big worries. Help them feel better with berry-flavored, alcohol-free Infants' MOTRIN® Concentrated Drops.

Uses:
Temporarily:

Reduces fever
Relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches

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Availability
For infants age 6-23 months: Infants' MOTRIN® Concentrated Drops: Berry Flavor Dye-Free Berry Flavor This product is available in limited supply. Please visit the Product Locator to find it near you.

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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)
Measure with the dosing device provided (do not use with any other device)
Dispense liquid slowly into the child's mouth, toward the inner cheek
If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
Do not use more than 4 times a day


Weight (lbs)	Age (months)	Dose (mL)

	Under 6 months	Ask a doctor

12-17 lbs	6 to 11 months	1.25 mL

18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1.875 mL

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer


Infants' Motrin® Concentrated Drops - Berry Flavor

Active Ingredients	Inactive Ingredients

Ibuprofen 50 mg (NSAID)* in each 1.25mL	anhydrous citric acid, caramel, FD&C red no.40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum


Infants' Motrin® Concentrated Drops - Dye-Free Berry Flavor

Active Ingredients	Inactive Ingredients

Ibuprofen 50 mg (NSAID)* in each 1.25mL	anhydrous citric acid, caramel, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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 chance is 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 of 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 stomach bleeding warning applies to your child child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers 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
Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) Tamper evident packaging Carton: do not use if carton is opened or carton tape imprinted “Safety Seal®” or bottle wrap imprinted “Safety Seal®” and “USE WITH ENCLOSED DOSING DEVICE ONLY” is broken or missing. Label: do not use if bottle wrap imprinted “Safety Seal®” and “Use With Enclosed Dosing Device Only” is broken or missing.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the active ingredient in Infants' MOTRIN®? What is ibuprofen? What can Infants' MOTRIN® be used for? How much should I give my child? Where can I find Infants' MOTRIN® products? Questions or Comments?

What is the active ingredient in Infants' MOTRIN®? The active ingredient in Infants' MOTRIN® is ibuprofen. What is ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)over-the-counter. NSAIDs are effective in relieving pain and reducing fever. What can Infants' MOTRIN® be used for? Infants' MOTRIN® is indicated for the temporary reduction of fever, and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, flu, headaches and toothaches. Back to top How much should I give my child? As with any over-the-counter medication, always read and follow the label carefully. Shake well before using. Find the right dose on the dosing chart that appears on the label. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. Use only the enclosed measuring device. All dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, but not more than 4 times daily. A health care professional should be consulted for dosing for children under the age of 6 months. Where can I find Infants' MOTRIN® products? Infants' MOTRIN® products can be found in most retailers across the country, including food stores, pharmacies and mass merchandisers. Questions or Comments? Call McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC., Inc., at 1-800-962-5357. Back to top

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