Motrin Alternatives Compared
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| Motrin ibuprofen Remove Motrin from your drug comparison | Tramadol Remove Tramadol from your drug comparison | Norco acetaminophen / hydrocodone Remove Norco from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Back Pain, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Costochondritis, Gout - Acute, Headache, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Dysautonomia, Fever, Frozen Shoulder, Juvenile... View more |
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
Norco contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone and may be used for the treatment of moderate-to-moderately severe pain. However, the hydrocodone component is potentially addictive and may cause... View more |
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Motrin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pruritus, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, nausea, tremor, vomiting, diaphoresis. See the full tramadol side effects document. |
See the full Norco side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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View all Norco prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Other ibuprofen brands include: 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, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, 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 View more | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Ultram | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Co-Gesic, Dolacet, Dolagesic, Duocet, Duradyne DHC, Hy-Phen, Hycet, Hydrogesic, Lorcet, Lorcet HD, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Margesic H, Theracodophen Low 90, Verdrocet, Xodol, Zyfrel View 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. |
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4 hours |
5.2 hours |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 361 drugs are known to interact with Motrin:
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A total of 545 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 604 drugs are known to interact with Norco:
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First Approval Date |
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September 19, 1974 |
March 03, 1995 |
February 14, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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** 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
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