Comparing Motrin vs Motrin IB
| Motrin (ibuprofen) | Motrin IB (ibuprofen) |
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| Motrin (ibuprofen) | Motrin IB (ibuprofen) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Back Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Headache, Fever, Gout - Acute, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Back Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Headache, Fever, Gout - Acute, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| More about (ibuprofen) | More about Motrin IB (ibuprofen) | ||||||||
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Motrin has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Motrin IB has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other ibuprofen brands include: A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more | Other ibuprofen brands include: A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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4 hours |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with Motrin:
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A total of 398 drugs are known to interact with Motrin IB:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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May 18, 1984 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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