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PATIENT’S NAME:
MEDICATION: ibuprofen (Brand names are Actiprofen Caplets, Advil, Advil Migraine, Apo-Ibuprofen, Children’s
Advil, Children’s Motrin, Excedrin IB, Genpril, Haltran, Junior Strength Advil, Junior Strength Motrin, Medipren,
Menadol, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Novo-Profen, Nu-Ibuprofen, and Nuprin.)
WHAT IT’S USED FOR: Ibuprofen is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, mild to
moderate pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and fever.
HOW TO TAKE IT
§ Take drug 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, with a full glass of water.
§ If stomach upset occurs, take drug with meals.
§ Shake oral suspension well before taking.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS!
§ Before taking this drug, tell your prescriber if you have asthma or heart, urinary tract, gastrointestinal, or
liver disease.
§ To help prevent esophageal irritation, avoid lying down for 30 to 60 minutes after taking a dose.
§ Report fever; sore throat; the first sign of a rash, itching or hives; irregular heartbeats; black or tarry bowel
movements; changes in your urination pattern; difficulty breathing; finger or ankle swelling; weight gain;
unusual tiredness; yellowing of the eyes and skin; or unusual bruising or bleeding to your prescriber
immediately.
§ Avoid driving and other potentially hazardous activities until you know how this drug affects your
concentration and alertness.
§ Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
§ Don’t take this drug if you are pregnant. Tell your prescriber if you are breastfeeding.
SIDE EFFECTS
This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nervousness, meningitis, irregular heartbeats, double
or blurred vision, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, constipation, heartburn, abdominal discomfort,
gastrointestinal bleeding, bladder inflammation, blood in the urine, serious kidney disease, serious blood
disorders, anemia, yellowing of the skin or eyes, hepatitis, high or low blood sugar, tightening of lung airways,
swelling, hives, itching, skin rash, or allergic reactions (some serious). Notify your prescriber of all serious or
bothersome symptoms.
INTERACTIONS
§ Ibuprofen may interact with many drugs, including acetaminophen, cefamandole, cyclosporine,
cefoperazone, cefotetan, digoxin, diuretics (water pills), drugs that lower blood pressure, drugs that affect
platelets (a type of blood cell), drugs that prevent or treat blood clots, cancer drugs, lithium, valproic acid,
warfarin, aspirin, and other anti-inflammatory drugs. Tell all prescribers that you are taking it.
§ Don’t take herbs without consulting your prescriber.
§ Avoid alcohol while taking this drug, because a serious adverse reaction may occur.
STORAGE
§ Store drug at a controlled room temperature of 68° to 77° F.
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