Ibuprofen -
Isobutylhydratropic Acid
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Uses:
Inflammatory diseases and rheumatoid disorders including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mild to moderate pain, fever, dysmenorrhea, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, acute migraine headache.

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How To Take This Medication:
Administer with food.

Children: 6 months to 12 years:
Temperature <102.5 °F (39 °C): 5 mg/kg/dose.
Temperature102.5 °F: 10 mg/kg/dose given every 6-8 hours.
Maximum daily dose: 40 mg/kg/day.

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Adults: 12 and up years:
Inflammatory disease: 400-800 mg/dose 3-4 times/day.
Maximum dose: 3.2 g/day
Analgesia/pain/fever/dysmenorrhea: 200-400 mg/dose every 4-6 hours.
Maximum daily dose: 1.2 g (unless directed by physician).


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Side Effects:
Dizziness, fatigue, rash, urticaria, abdominal cramps, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, headache, nervousness.


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Precautions:
Serious gastrointestinal bleeding can occur as well as ulceration and perforation. Pain may or may not be present. Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing products while taking this medication. If gastric upset occurs, take with food, milk, or antacid. If gastric adverse effects persist, contact physician. May cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and confusion. Use caution when performing tasks that require alertness (eg, driving). Do not take for more than 3 days for fever or 10 days for pain without physician's advice.


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For more information contact your physician or the pharmacy. As always, consult your health care professional for all health concerns. The information contained above is for educational purposes only. The authors makes no health claims or guarantees for any of the herbs mentioned in these articles.

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Starshyne updated last 10/4/2001