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EspañolGoodsense Ibuprofen overview
BRAND NAMES:
Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Children's Motrin, Concentrated Motrin Infants' Drops, Genpril, Good Neighbor Ibuprofen Infants', Good Neighbor Ibuprofen Junior Strength, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Children's Ibuprofen, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Ibuprofen, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Ibuprofen Junior Strength, Good Neighbor Tab-Profen, Good Sense Children's Ibuprofen, Good Sense Ibuprofen
Generic Names:
Ibuprofen
Uses:
Treats pain and fever. This medicine is an NSAID.
Therapeutic Classes:
Analgesic, Antimigraine, Antirheumatic, Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent
Forms:
Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Suspension, Tablet, Chewable Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Goodsense Ibuprofen used for?
Advil is a prescribed as a pain reliever. It targets the chemical (prostaglandins), which increase when you feel pain. It minimizes the production of prostaglandins, reducing pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as headaches, menstrual cramps, toothache, or minor injuries.
What form(s) does Goodsense Ibuprofen come in
Capsule
Liquid Filled Capsule
Suspension
Tablet
Chewable Tablet
What are common Goodsense Ibuprofen doses?
Bottle 50 Tablets
Common Goodsense Ibuprofen prescriptions
GoodSense Ibuprofen
20 capsules bottleGoodSense Ibuprofen
40 capsules bottle
How to take Goodsense Ibuprofen
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Prescription ibuprofen should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one.
Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.
Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Oral liquid: Shake well just before using. Measure with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Chewable tablet: Chew completely before you swallow it. Then drink some water to make sure you swallow all of the medicine.
For Children: Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure how much medicine to give a child. The dose is usually based on weight, not age. Never give more medicine than directed.
For Adults: Do not take more than 6 pills in 1 day (24 hours) unless your doctor tells you to.
Missed dose: If you take this medicine on a regular basis and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Goodsense Ibuprofen contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to ibuprofen, aspirin, or another NSAID, or right before or after heart surgery.
Goodsense Ibuprofen warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, lupus or a similar connective tissue disease, or a history of ulcers or other digestion problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have heart or blood circulation problems, including high blood pressure, heart failure (CHF), or bleeding problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding and ulcers in the stomach or intestinesHigher risk of heart attack or strokeLiver damageKidney damageVision problems
Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.
This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain
Trouble seeing, blind spots, change in how you see colors
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Goodsense Ibuprofen interactions
Some foods and medicine can affect how ibuprofen works. Tell your doctor if you are also using lithium, methotrexate, a blood thinner (such as warfarin), a steroid medicine (such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone, prednisone), a diuretic (water pill), or an ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine.
Do not use any other NSAID medicine unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, diclofenac, naproxen, or celecoxib.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.
This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Goodsense Ibuprofen side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness
Chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness on one side of your body, severe headache, trouble seeing or talking, pain in your lower leg
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Fever, neck pain, stiff neck
Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain
Trouble seeing, blind spots, change in how you see colors
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Less Serious Side Effects
Constipation, diarrhea, gas, mild upset stomach
Dizziness, headache, ringing in the ears