Actiprofen (Oral)
Generic name:ibuprofen (oral route) [ eye-bue-PROE-fen ]
Drug class:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may be increased in patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Ibuprofen is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. NSAIDs can also cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events especially in the elderly, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Addaprin
- Advil
- A-G Profen
- Bufen
- Genpril
- Haltran
- Ibu
- Ibu-2
- Ibu-200
- Ibu-4
- Ibu-6
- Ibu-8
- Ibuprohm
- Ibu-Tab
- I-Prin
- Midol
- Motrin
- Nuprin
- Proprinal
- Q-Profen
In Canada
- Actiprofen
- Advil Children's
- Advil Mini Gels
- Advil Pediatric
- Atoma Children's Ibuprofen Suspension - Berry
- Atoma Children's Ibuprofen Suspension - Grape Flavour
- Biomedic Children's Ibuprofen Suspension - Berry Flavour
- Children's Motrin
- Children's Motrin Berry Flavor
- Children's Motrin Bubble Gum Flavor
- Children's Motrin Grape Flavor
- Equate Children's Ibuprofen - Berry
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet, Chewable
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Pharmacologic Class: NSAID
Chemical Class: Propionic Acid (class)
Uses for Actiprofen
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .
In addition, ibuprofen can be used to treat fever, menstrual cramps, and other conditions as determined by your doctor .
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription .
Before using Actiprofen
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
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