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Common brand name: Motrin
Why is this drug prescribed?
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Your physician
has prescribed this medication to treat your tension or migraine headache.
NSAIDS help relieve pain, tenderness, inflammation, and stiffness.
How and when should it be used?
Ibuprofen is available in capsules, suspension, and tablets. Your health
care provider may have special instructions on the proper dose for your medical
condition; he or she will tell you how much to take at each dose.
What special instructions should I follow while using this drug?
- Before you take ibuprofen, tell your health care provider about any other
prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications, herbal,
dietary, and vitamin products you are taking, and especially other
pain-relieving medications or medications containing aspirin.
- Before you take ibuprofen, tell your health care provider if you have
asthma; liver, heart, or kidney disease; high blood pressure; stomach
problems, or any other gastrointestinal disease.
- Do not take ibuprofen if you are allergic to aspirin.
- Do not take more of this medication than is recommended on the package
label or by your health care provider.
- Do not use ibuprofen continuously for more than two weeks without
consulting your health care provider. Ibuprofen is intended for short-term
use only. Long-term use should be closely monitored to avoid harmful
side-effects.
- Take this medicine with food and a glass of water or milk to prevent
stomach upset.
- Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Alcohol can
interfere with the effectiveness of this medication and can cause harmful
side effects.
What are the common side effects of this drug?
Possible side effects include, heartburn, dizziness, nausea or vomiting,
stomach pain, gas, constipation or diarrhea. Take with food to help prevent
stomach upset.
WARNING: Notify your doctor if you experience bloody vomit, bloody diarrhea,
black tarry stools, ringing in the ears, or swelling of the hands, feet, ankles
or lower legs.
What storage conditions are necessary for this drug?
- Keep ibuprofen in its original container, with the lid tightly closed.
- Store ibuprofen at room temperature, away from heat and light.
- Keep this and other medications out of the reach of children.
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