Comparing Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains. Risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the risk increases with higher dosages... more |
Choose a suggestion belowPain
Headache
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
Sciatica
Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Neck Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Plantar Fasciitis
Fever
Radiculopathy
Muscle Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Gout, Acute
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Spondylolisthesis
Aseptic Necrosis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Herniated Disk
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Dysautonomia
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
Costochondritis
Chronic Myofascial Pain
Transverse Myelitis
|
|||||||
|
Prescription and OTC |
||||||||
Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
||||||||
|
7.4
|
||||||||
Drug Class |
||||||||
Side Effects |
||||||||
|
Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhage, vomiting, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, eosinophilia, and hypertension. See the full ibuprofen side effects document. |
||||||||
Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
||||||||
|
||||||||
Generic Availability |
||||||||
|
Yes (this medicine) |
||||||||
Dosage Form(s) Available |
||||||||
|
||||||||
Brand Names |
||||||||
| A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Haltran, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU, IBU-200, Ibu-4, Ibu-6, Ibu-8, Ibu-Tab, Ibuprofen PMR, Menadol, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal, Q-Profen, Rufen, Saleto-200, Saleto-400, Saleto-600, Saleto-800 more... | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
||||||||
|
4 hours |
||||||||
CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
||||||||
|
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
||||||||
Pregnancy Category |
||||||||
|
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
||||||||
FDA Alerts |
||||||||
Drug Interactions |
||||||||
|
A total of 462 drugs are known to interact with ibuprofen:
|
||||||||
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
||||||||
|
||||||||
Disease Interactions |
||||||||
First Approval Date |
||||||||
|
September 19, 1974 |
||||||||
WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
||||||||
|
N/A |
||||||||
More Information |
||||||||
Consumer Resources |
||||||||
Professional Resources |
||||||||
Related Treatment Guide |
||||||||
|
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Pain I took 600 MG of this medication for a mild to moderate knee sprain, and it made it tolerable to bear weight. It reduces inflammation, which is good for minor injuries. I would highly recommend this for short term use, as it's over the counter and not sedating. It works pretty fast, too.