Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 9, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Neoprofen
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Pharmacologic Class: Ibuprofen
Chemical Class: Ibuprofen
Uses for ibuprofen lysine
Ibuprofen lysine is used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants (babies born too early) who weigh between 1.1 and 3.3 pounds. PDA is a heart problem where a blood vessel, the ductus arteriosus, fails to close normally after birth. This blood vessel is only used before birth, and is no longer needed after the baby is born. Ibuprofen lysine works by causing the PDA to constrict, and this closes the blood vessel .
Ibuprofen lysine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
Before using ibuprofen lysine
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 ibuprofen lysine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ibuprofen lysine 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
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ibuprofen lysine in premature babies .
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving ibuprofen lysine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are ...
