Drug Uses

Motrin Tablets are used for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Take this medicine for the relief of mild to moderate pain. Your doctor may prescribe Motrin for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

How Taken

Do not exceed 3200 mg total daily dose. If you experience gastrointestinal toxicity, take Motrin Tablets with meals or milk.

Warnings/Precautions

You should not take Motrin if you have previously exhibited hypersensitivity to the drug, or have the syndrome of nasal polyps, angioedema and bronchospastic reactivity to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Serious gastrointestinal toxicity such as bleeding, ulceration, and perforation, can occur at any time, with or without warning symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

The most frequent type of adverse reaction you may experience with Motrin Tablets is gastrointestinal. Blurred and/or diminished vision, scotomata, and/or changes in color vision have also been reported.

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Overdose

In case of overdosage, the stomach should be emptied by vomiting. Seek emergency medical attention.

More Information

While on Motrin therapy, you should report to your physician any signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, blurred vision or other eye symptoms, skin rash, weight gain, or edema.

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FDA Update: Week Of July 12, 2010
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling 21 more lots of OTC medicines, including Tylenol for children and adults, several forms of Benadryl allergy tablets, and Motrin painkiller. (Source: Pharmaceutical Online News)

Johnson & Johnson issues another drug recall
Johnson & Johnson has announced another recall of over-the-counter pain relief and allergy products, including Motrin painkillers, various brands of Tylenol for children and Benedryl allergy tablets. (Source: CBC | Health)

Tylenol Recall Expands Over Bad Storage
Johnson & Johnson says it is expanding a recall of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol and Motrin IB because of a musty or moldy smell. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)

Recall of Pills Fails to Give Number of Bottles
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, expanded a recall of Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl, but did not follow a customary practice. (Source: NYT Health)

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Over-The-Counter Products: Recall
Audience: Consumers, Pharmacists [UPDATED 07/08/2010] Additional lots of 21 Benadryl, Motrin, Childrens Tylenol, Tylenol, and Tylenol PM products were added to the January 15, 2010 recall. See list and lot numbers in firm press release... (Source: Drugs.com - FDA MedWatch Alerts)