General Info:

Prescription ibuprofen (motrin) is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). It is also used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Nonprescription ibuprofen (motrin) is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and backaches. ibuprofen (motrin) is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Prescription ibuprofen (motrin) comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken three or four times a day for arthritis or every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. Nonprescription ibuprofen (motrin) comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension (liquid), and drops (concentrated liquid).Adults and children older than 12 years of age may usually take nonprescription ibuprofen (motrin) every 4-6 hours as needed for pain or fever. Children and infants may usually be given nonprescription ibuprofen (motrin) every 6-8 hours as needed for pain or fever, but should not be given more than four doses in 24 hours. ibuprofen (motrin) may be taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking ibuprofen (motrin) on a regular basis, you should take it at the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ibuprofen (motrin) exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than directed by the package label or prescribed by your doctor.

Ibuprofen is a very common painkiller. It was discovered in 1969 by the Pure Boot Drug Company. Ibuprofen is part of many popular drugs like Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin. Ibuprofen is a very good anti-inflammatory drug because as a cyclooxygenase inhibitor it slows down prostaglandin synthesis. This drug is used for relieving minor symptoms such as headaches, backaches, arthritis, and body pain. This substance has recently been studied as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.