Overview & Uses

When your child isn't feeling well, bring them relief with Children's MOTRIN®. Its safety profile is supported by one of the largest and most rigorous children's clinical studies ever conducted. 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

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Availability
For children 2-11 years: Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid: 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)
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


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1½ tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2½ tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lbs	11 years	3 tsp or 15 mL

Ingredients

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


Children's Motrin Suspension Liquid - Berry Flavor

Active Ingredients	Inactive Ingredients

Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp)	acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow no.10, FD&C red no.40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum


Children's MOTRIN® Suspension Liquid - Dye-Free Berry Flavor

Active Ingredients	Inactive Ingredients

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

*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 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: 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
Each teaspoon contains: sodium 2 mg 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 ENCOLOSED DOSING DEVICE ONLY” is broken or missing Bottle: 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
How long has Children's MOTRIN® Suspension been available? What is the active ingredient in Children's MOTRIN®? What is ibuprofen? What can Children's MOTRIN® be used for? How much should I give my child? Where can I find Children's MOTRIN® products? Questions or Comments?

How long has Children's MOTRIN® Suspension been available? Children's MOTRIN® Suspension first became available as a prescription product in 1989. In 1995, Children's MOTRIN® was cleared for marketing as an over-the-counter product. What is the active ingredient in Children's MOTRIN®? The active ingredient in Children's MOTRIN® is ibuprofen. Back to top 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 Children's MOTRIN® be used for? Children's MOTRIN® is indicated for the temporary reduction of high fevers, and relief of minor aches and pains due to colds, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches. 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 cup. All dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, but not more than 4 times daily. Where can I find Children's MOTRIN® products? Children's MOTRIN® products can be found in the pain reliever section of most retailers across the country, including food stores, pharmacies and mass merchandisers. Back to top Questions or Comments? Call McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC., Inc., at 1-800-962-5357. Back to top

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