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Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 50mg, 100mg; citrus flavor; contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
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How Supplied
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Manufacturer
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Indications
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis (OA). Juvenile arthritis (JRA).
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adult
RA, OA: 400–800mg 3–4 times daily; max 3.2g/day.
Children
JRA: 30–40mg/kg per day in 3–4 doses. May use 20mg/kg per day in 3–4 doses for milder disease.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Advanced renal disease: not recommended. History of upper GI disease. Active peptic ulcer. Impaired renal or hepatic function. Edema. Hypertension. Cardiac failure. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Monitor blood, hepatic, renal, and ocular function in chronic use. Discontinue if visual or liver dysfunction occurs. Dehydration. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Interactions
Interactions
Avoid aspirin. May increase bleeding with anticoagulants. Increases serum lithium levels. May increase toxicity of methotrexate. May decrease effect of furosemide, thiazide diuretics. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Peptic ulcer or perforation, GI bleeding, vision disorders, nausea, epigastric pain, heartburn, dizziness, rash (discontinue if occurs), edema, renal papillary necrosis, jaundice, hepatitis. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Clinical Trials
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Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Note
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Patient Counseling
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 50mg, 100mg; citrus flavor; contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
See Also
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Indications
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adult
400mg every 4 hours; max 3.2g/day. May take with food or milk.
Children
Not applicable.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Advanced renal disease: not recommended. History of upper GI disease. Active peptic ulcer. Impaired renal or hepatic function. Edema. Hypertension. Cardiac failure. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Monitor blood, hepatic, renal, and ocular function in chronic use. Discontinue if visual or liver dysfunction occurs. Dehydration. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Interactions
Interactions
Avoid aspirin. May increase bleeding with anticoagulants. Increases serum lithium levels. May increase toxicity of methotrexate. May decrease effect of furosemide, thiazide diuretics. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Peptic ulcer or perforation, GI bleeding, vision disorders, nausea, epigastric pain, heartburn, dizziness, rash (discontinue if occurs), edema, renal papillary necrosis, jaundice, hepatitis. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Note
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Patient Counseling
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 50mg, 100mg; citrus flavor; contains phenylalanine.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
See Also
How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Indications
Indications
Mild to moderate pain. Fever.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adult
Pain: 400mg every 4–6 hrs as needed.
Children
Use caplets, chewables, suspension, or drops. <6 months: not recommended. ≥6 months: Fever <102.5°F: 5mg/kg every 6–8 hours. Fever >102.5°F or pain: 10mg/kg every 6–8 hours; max 40mg/kg/day.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Advanced renal disease: not recommended. History of upper GI disease. Active peptic ulcer. Impaired renal or hepatic function. Edema. Hypertension. Cardiac failure. Bleeding disorders. Diabetes. Monitor blood, hepatic, renal, and ocular function in chronic use. Discontinue if visual or liver dysfunction occurs. Dehydration. Elderly. Debilitated. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Interactions
Interactions
Avoid aspirin. May increase bleeding with anticoagulants, toxicity of methotrexate. Increases serum lithium levels. May decrease effect of furosemide, thiazide diuretics.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Peptic ulcer or perforation, GI bleeding, vision disorders, nausea, epigastric pain, heartburn, dizziness, rash (discontinue if occurs), edema, renal papillary necrosis, jaundice, hepatitis. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events.
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Note
Not Applicable
Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets Patient Counseling
See Literature
