Ibuprofen
Last updated: October 17, 2014
Trade Names: Advil, Genpril, Ibuprin, Motrin, Nuprin
Drug Class: NSAID
Preparations
Tablets: 200-, 400-, 600-, 800 mg
Suspension (oral): 100 mg/5 mL
Chewable tablets: 50- and 100 mg
Dose: 400–800 mg three to four times daily; maximum of 3.2 g/day
Clinical Pharmacology: Well absorbed after oral administration; hepatic metabolism and renal excretion of metabolites; half-life 2–4 hours
Cost: $
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