Ibuprofen

Generic Name:
Ibuprofen

Brand Name:
Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever etc.

Available Forms:
Tablets: 200, 400, 600, and 800 mg
Chewable tablets: 50 and 100 mg
Capsules: 200 mg
Suspension: 100 mg/2.5 ml and 100 mg/5 ml
Oral drops: 40 mg/ml

Dosage, Frequency and Route:
Adult- 200 or 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours
Children-  6 months to 12 years of age usually are given 5-10 mg/kg of ibuprofen every 6-8 hours

Action:
Analgesics, Pain Medicines

Used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Pain, fever, and inflammation are promoted by the release in the body of chemicals called prostaglandins.
Blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins

Side Effects:
In combination with aminoglycosides [for example, gentamicin (Garamycin)] the blood levels of the aminoglycoside may increase, presumably because the elimination of aminoglycosides from the body is reduced.
This may lead to aminoglycoside-related side effects. Individuals taking oral blood thinners or anticoagulants [for example, warfarin (Coumadin)] should avoid ibuprofen because ibuprofen also thins the blood, and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding.

Users Considerations:
Should be taken with meals to prevent stomach upset.