Quadrax
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Addaprin [OTC];Advil? Children's [OTC];Advil? Infants' [OTC];Advil? Migraine [OTC];Advil? [OTC];Caldolor?;I-Prin [OTC];Ibu-200 [OTC];Ibu?;Midol? Cramps & Body Aches [OTC];Motrin? Children's [OTC];Motrin? IB [OTC];Motrin? Infants' [OTC];Motrin? Junior [OTC];NeoProfen?;Proprinal? [OTC];TopCare? Junior Strength [OTC];Ultraprin [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Advil?;Advil? Children's;Apo-Ibuprofen?;Motrin? (Children's);Motrin? IB;Novo-Profen;Nu-Ibuprofen
Uses
- It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever.
- It is used to ease painful period (menstrual) cycles.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat gout attacks.
- It is used to treat migraine headaches.
- It is used to stop early labor.
- Ibuprofen blocks chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
- It lowers fever by changing the body's thermostat in the brain.
- It works to lower the number of times the uterus contracts.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
- There is a liquid (drops, suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake suspension well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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