What is Children's motrin?
Children's motrin (nsaid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication.Children's motrin can be used to treat minor injuries, reduce fever, and relieve pain caused by a variety of conditions, including toothache, backache, arthritis, menstrual pain, and arthritis. Children's motrin can be used by adults and children older than 6 months.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of children's motrin.
Side effects of Children's motrin
If you experience symptoms of an allergic response (hives or difficulty breathing, swelling on your face or in your throat) or a severe reaction to the skin (fever or sore neck, burning or itching eyes, skin pain or blistering, or a red or purple rash with blistering or peeling), seek emergency medical attention.Should any of the symptoms listed here arise, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.
If you are suffering from:
- Changes in your vision
- Shortness of breath even with mild exertion
- Swelling or rapid weight gain
- A skin rash is a rash on the skin, regardless of how mild it may be.
- Signs of stomach bleeding include bloody or tarry stool, vomiting that looks like coffee, or coughing up a lot of blood.
- Liver problems: nausea, upper stomach discomfort, fatigue, flu-like symptoms dark urine, clay-coloured stools, and jaundice
- Low red blood cells, or anaemia, can cause pale skin, a feeling of being light-headed, shortness of breath, a rapid pulse rate, and difficulty concentrating.
- Kidney problems include infrequent or no urination; painful or difficult urination; swelling in feet or ankles; feeling tired and breathless and more.
Some of the common side effects associated with children's motrin include:
- Nausea, vomiting, gas;
- Blood;
- Dizziness, headache.
There may be other side effects. Call your doctor immediately if experiencing side effects; for reporting purposes contact 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Aspirin, acetaminophen, prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, meloxicam, and naproxen
Warnings
Children's motrin may increase the risk of a fatal stroke or heart attack. Children's motrin should not be taken before or immediately after heart bypass surgery. This medication can also cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Before you take this drug
Even if you have no risk factors, children's motrin may increase your risk for a fatal heart attack or stroke. This medicine should not be taken before or immediately after heart bypass surgery.Children's motrin can also cause fatal stomach or intestinal bleeding. As someone older, you may not realize all the risks involved if taking this medication.Children's motrin should not be used if the child is allergic to it or if they have had severe allergic reactions or asthma attacks after taking an nsaid or aspirin.
Have any of the following conditions been present in your life:
- Heart condition, hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes;
- A heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
- Stomach ulcers or bleedin
- Liver or kidney disease
- Asthma
- If you are taking aspirin for heart attacks or stroke prevention,
Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing.Do not take children's motrin if you are pregnant unless you have been told to by your doctor. Nsaids can cause kidney or heart problems for the unborn child and other complications during pregnancy.Do not give children's motrin without consulting a doctor to a child under 6 months of age.
How to take Children's motrin?
Follow the directions on the label or those prescribed by your physician. Use the lowest effective dose to treat your condition.Overdosing on children's motrin can cause damage to your stomach and intestines. For adults, the maximum amount of ibuprofen is 800 milligrammes in each dose, or 3200mg per day.The dose of ibuprofen for a child is determined by the weight and age of the child. Follow the instructions on the children's motrin label for your child's age and weight. If you have any questions, ask a pharmacist or doctor.Take children's motrin along with milk or food to reduce stomach upset.Before measuring a dose, shake the orally suspended liquid. Use the provided dosing device or a dose-measuring tool (not a spoon).The chewable tablet must be chewed before it can be swallowed.Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Don't allow liquid medicines to freeze.
What happens if i miss the dose?
Children's motrin can be taken as needed. You may not have a schedule. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip any missed dose. Never take two doses in one go.
What happens if i overdose?
Call the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
What should be avoided?
These medicines may contain similar ingredients to children's motrin, such as aspirin or ketoprofen.Aspirin should only be taken if your doctor recommends it.Children's motrin may reduce the effectiveness of aspirin in protecting your blood vessels and heart if you are also taking aspirin for stroke prevention or heart attacks. Take this medication at least eight hours before (or 30 minutes after) you take the non-enteric-coated aspirin.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Interaction with other drug
Before using children's motrin, ask your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant. Certain antidepressants may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.Before using children's motrin in conjunction with other medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Cyclosporine;
- Lithium;
- Methotrexate;
- A blood thinner (warfarin; coumadin; jantoven);
- Heart or blood pressure medications, including diuretics or "water pills";
- Steroid medicine (such as prednisone).
This list is incomplete. Children's motrin may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not encompass all possible drug interactions.
