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MOTRIN® 200 mg Liquid Gels (Regular Strength)MOTRIN® Liquid Gels for Fast-acting Pain Relief

Fast, effective relief for your tough pain. For adults and children over 12 years of age.

MOTRIN® Liquid Gels contain ibuprofen – a fast-acting pain reliever that stops headache and migraine pain where it starts.

Available in two strengths:  Regular Strength  (200 mg) and  Super Strength  (400 mg).

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Product Details

Temporarily:

  • relieves mild to moderate

    • migraine headaches including associated symptoms of nausea and sensitivity to light and sound

    • non-migraine headaches

    • toothaches

    • menstrual pain

    • aches and pain associated with arthritis, muscles, joint and backache

    • infl­ammation pain associated with physical or athletic overexertion

  • temporarily reduces fever

For complete directions for use and warnings, always refer to the product insert/booklet provided with the product.

Active Ingredient (in each capsule)

Purpose

MOTRIN® 200 mg Liquid Gels (Regular Strength)

200 mg of Ibuprofen (NSAID*)

Pain Reliever, Fever reducer

MOTRIN® 400 mg Liquid Gels (Super Strength)

400 mg of Ibuprofen (NSAID*)

Pain Reliever, Fever reducer

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

MOTRIN® 200 mg Liquid Gels (Regular Strength)

gelatin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol

MOTRIN® 400 mg Liquid Gels (Super Strength)

gelatin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol

See dosing chart.

MOTRIN® 200 mg Liquid Gels (Regular Strength)

Adults and children over 12: For migraine pain, take 1 capsule every 4 hours or 2 capsules every 6 - 8 hours at the first sign of symptoms as needed. For all other uses, take 1 capsule every 4 hours or 2 capsules every 6 - 8 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by doctor. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

MOTRIN® 400 mg Liquid Gels (Super Strength)

Adults and children over 12: For migraine pain, take 1 capsule at the first sign of symptoms, and every 6 - 8 hours as needed. For all other uses, take 1 capsule every 6 - 8 hours as needed. Do not take more than 3 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Overdose:

In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or a doctor immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed dose:

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Stomach upset is one of the common problems with NSAIDs. To lessen stomach upset, take this medicine immediately after a meal or with food or milk. If stomach upset (indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhea) occurs and continues, contact your doctor.

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION:

MOTRIN® Liquid Gels should not be used:

  • with ASA, other NSAIDs or ibuprofen products

  • if you are:

    • allergic to ibuprofen, ASA, salicylates, NSAIDs, or any ingredients in this product

    • in your third trimester of pregnancy

    • dehydrated due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of ­fluid intake

  • if you have:

    • ulcers or stomach bleeding

    • recurring ulcers

    • inflammatory bowel disease

    • lupus

    • serious liver or kidney disease

    • high potassium in the blood

    • growth inside your nose

  • right before or after heart surgery

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

Stomach bleeding warning: This product may cause stomach bleeding. Symptoms may include:

  • feeling faint

  • vomiting blood

  • bloody or black stools

The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you are age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to ASA. Stop use and get medical help right away if you have: severe itching, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, skin reddening, blisters or rash, difficulty breathing, shock.

Keep out of reach of children.

This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

  • have:

    • high blood pressure

    • asthma

    • heart disease or had heart failure

    • diabetes

    • thyroid disease

    • glaucoma

    • liver or kidney disease

    • alcoholism

    • blood clotting disorder

    • any other serious condition

  • take any other medication especially daily low-dose ASA (81 to 325 mg), anticoagulants or corticosteroids

  • are:

    • trying to conceive, or pregnant. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery

  • Breastfeeding

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if upset stomach occurs

  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor

  • if you have signs of stomach bleeding (see Stomach bleeding warning above)

  • chest pain

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days

  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

  • any new symptoms occur

This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking MOTRIN® Liquid Gels , contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE IT:

  • Read lea­flet for important information before use

  • Do not use if carton is open or bottle inner mouth seal is broken

  • Child resistant package

  • Store at 15 to 30°C

  • Protect from heat and humidity

Keep out of reach of children.

This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child.

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