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Bigger kids can have aches and pains. So when they're not feeling their best, reach for Junior Strength MOTRIN® and make a big difference in how they feel.
Uses:
Temporarily:
- Reduces fever
- Relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache
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| Availability |
For children ages 6 to 11 years
 Caplets
Chewable tablets: For children ages 2 to 11 years
 Orange Flavor
 Grape Flavor |
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| Directions |
- This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- Do not give more than directed
- Do not give longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
- Find right dose on chart below (if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age)
- If needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
- Do not use more than 4 times a day
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Dosing Chart for Chewable Tablets
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| Weight (lbs) |
Age (yrs) |
Chewable Tablets |
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| Under 24 |
Under 2 |
Ask a doctor |
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| 24-35 |
2-3 |
1 |
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| 36-47 |
4-5 |
1 ½ |
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| 48-59 |
6-8 |
2 |
| 60-71 |
9-10 |
2 ½ |
| 72-95 |
11 |
3 |
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Dosing Chart for Caplets
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| Weight (lbs) |
Age (yrs) |
Dose (tablets or caplets) |
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| Under 24 |
Under 6 |
Ask a doctor |
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| 48-59 |
6-8 |
2 |
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| 60-71 |
9-10 |
2½ |
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| 72-95 |
11 |
3 |
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| Ingredients |
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer |
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| Junior Strength MOTRIN® - Caplets |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100 mg (NSAID)* |
carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Pregelatinized starch, Shellac, Sodium starch glycolate, Titanium dioxide, triacetin |
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Junior Strength MOTRIN® -
Chewable Tablets, Orange Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100 mg (NSAID)* |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid aspartame, cellulose, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavor, fumaric acid, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate |
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Junior Strength MOTRIN® -
Chewable Tablets, Grape Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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| Ibuprofen 100 mg (NSAID)* |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid aspartame, cellulose, citric acid, D&C Red #7 aluminum lake, D&C Red #30 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, flavor, fumaric acid, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate |
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| *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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| Warnings |
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning:
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chances are higher if your child:
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NASAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- takes more or for a longer time than directed
Sore throat warning:
Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.
Do not use:
- if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
- child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- child has not been drinking fluids
- child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
- child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- child has asthma
- child is taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is:
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
When using this product:
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
When using Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablets:
- mouth or throat burning may occur; give with food or water
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feels faint
- vomits blood
- has bloody or black stools
- has stomach pain that does not get better
- the child does not get any relief within the first day (24 hours) of treatment
- fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) |
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| Other Information |
- Phenlyketuronics: Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablets contain phenylalanine 2.8 mg per tablet
- Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- Tamper evident packaging
- carton: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- See panel for lot number and expiration date
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