What is Childrens Motrin: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Mar 29, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Childrens Motrin overview

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Generic Names:

  • Ibuprofen

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What is Childrens Motrin used for?

Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. Ibuprofen belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also referred to as NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is a generic medication which is available in over the counter and prescription forms. Ibuprofen was released for use in the US in 1974. The medication became available over the counter in the 1980s.

What form(s) does Childrens Motrin come in

What are common Childrens Motrin doses?

  • Bottle 120ML of 100MG/5ML

Common Childrens Motrin prescriptions

  • Childrens Motrin
    120ml of 100mg/5ml bottle

  • Childrens Motrin
    240ml of 100mg/5ml bottle

How to take Childrens Motrin

Chewable tablets:

  • To divide a tablet in half, use the scoring mark across the diameter of the tablet.

  • The tablet should be crushed or chewed completely before swallowing.

  • The child should drink a small glass of water to fully swallow the medicine.

  • Repeat the dose every four to six hours if symptoms continue.

  • Do not give more than four doses in a single 24-hour period.

  • Keep the tablets out of the reach of children.

Oral suspension:

  • Shake the bottle well before use.

  • Remove the child-resistant cap from the bottle.

  • Pour the liquid to the correct dose mark.

  • The child should drink all the liquid in the measuring cup.

  • Replace and tighten the child-resistant cap and keep the bottle out of the reach of children

  • Repeat the dose every six to eight hours if symptoms persist.

  • Do not give more than four doses in a single 24-hour period.

What to do if you miss a dose of Childrens Motrin

Childrens Motrin contraindications

Childrens Motrin warnings

Childrens Motrin interactions

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