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Motrin Ib Menstrual Pain: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Over-the-counter (OTC) Current status: Cancelled Pre Market
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200 mg, 400 mg
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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Motrin Ib Menstrual Pain

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

What the medication is used for:

Since everyone’s pain is different, MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain offers 2 levels of pain relief to suit your needs. So you can choose your relief, MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain products are available in two strengths, including Motrin® IB Menstrual Pain (200 mg) and Super Strength MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain (400 mg).

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain products provide fast and effective relief of PAIN from:

  • headache, including mild to moderate migraine

    and tension headache

  • menstrual cramps

  • toothache (dental pain), including dental

    extraction

  • inflammation from arthritis, muscle strain, and

    sprains

  • muscles, bones and joints, including back pain

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain is also an effective fever reducer and will provide relief from the aches and pain due to the common cold and flu.

Clinical studies show long lasting relief for up to 8 hours for fever and up to 6 hours for pain.

What it does:

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain ibuprofen starts to work fast and treats pain where it starts.

Ibuprofen is a member of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work within the body by blocking the production of substances, called prostaglandins, which are involved in the development of pain and inflammation.

When it should not be used:

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain should not be used if you:

  • are taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, including any other ibuprofen product.
  • are allergic or have had a reaction to ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or salicylates, or to any ingredient in the formulation (see nonmedicinal ingredients below). Allergic reactions may appear as hives, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling of the face or throat or sudden collapse.
  • have nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose), or allergic manifestations such as asthma, anaphylaxis (sudden severe life-threatening anaphylactic reactions), urticaria/hives, rhinitis (stuffed or runny nose that may be due to allergies), skin rash or other allergic symptoms.
  • have been diagnosed with severe high blood pressure or have severe coronary artery disease.
  • are dehydrated (significant fluid loss) due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake.

  • have active or recurrent stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal

    (GI) bleeding, or active inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s, colitis).

  • have liver or kidney disease.
  • have systemic lupus erythematosus.

  • are pregnant or nursing, unless advised otherwise by a doctor

What the medicinal ingredient is:

Ibuprofen

What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are:

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain (ibuprofen) 200 mg white, sweet-coated, easy to swallow tablets, printed with “Motrin IB” in black ink, contain: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, iron oxide black, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide.

Super Strength MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain (ibuprofen) 400 mg orange, sweet-coated, easy to swallow tablets, printed with “MOTRIN 400 mg” in black ink, contain: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow no. 6,

hypromellose, iron oxide black, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

What dosage forms it comes in:

Tablets: 200 mg, 400 mg

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Serious Warnings and Precautions

Caution in patients prone to gastrointestinal tract irritation, including those with a history of peptic ulcer.

BEFORE you use MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you:

  • have high blood pressure, asthma, heart failure,

    kidney or liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, a history of stomach bleeding, systemic lupus erythematosus, or any other serious disease or condition.

  • are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinning

    medication), oral corticosteroid or any other drug.

  • are nursing an infant.
  • are over 65 years of age.
  • are taking low-dose ASA.

  • suffer from asthma or have nasal polyps (a swelling

    inside the nose).

  • are dehydrated (severe fluid loss).

  • have a blood-clotting disorder (e.g. hemophilia,

    sickle cell anemia, etc.).

  • have a heart disease.

  • have any unusual urinary symptoms (e.g. bladder

    problems).

  • are on a special diet (e.g. low-sodium).

  • suffer from hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium

    in your blood)

  • stomach ulcers.

They may recommend an alternative analgesic such as acetaminophen.

Children’s MOTRIN® formulations are available to treat children under 12 years of age.

INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION

Always tell any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you consult that you are taking this medicine.

Drugs that may interact with MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain include: acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other NSAIDs, blood thinning medications

(anticoagulants), blood pressure medication (anti-hypertensives), diuretics (water pills), oral steroids (glucocorticoids), lithium, diabetes medications (hypoglycemics), methotrexate, phenytoin, acetaminophen and digoxin

Do not use this product if you are taking daily low dose ASA (81-325 mg) without talking to a doctor or pharmacist. Ibuprofen may interfere with the preventive benefits of ASA.

PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION

Usual dose:

For accurate dosing of each product strength, refer to the dosage table and follow the instructions carefully.

PRODUCTSTRENGTHSINGLEMAXIMUM
(IBUPROFENORALDAILY DOSE
MG/TABLET)DOSE(1200 MG)

MOTRIN® IB Menstrual

Pain

200 mg1 or 2 tablets6 tablets

Super

Strength MOTRIN® IB Menstrual

Pain

400 mg1 tablet3 tablets

The single oral dose may be taken every 4-6 hours as needed. Do not take more than the maximum daily dose (1200 mg in 24 hours) unless advised by a doctor. Take with food or milk if mild stomach upset occurs with use. MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain should not be taken for pain for more than 5 consecutive days or for fever for more than 3 days without first talking to your doctor or dentist.

Do not take this product while taking ASA, other ibuprofen containing products or any other pain or fever medicine.

For effective use of this medicine, unless recommended by your doctor or dentist, DO NOT take:

  • more than the recommended number of tablets
  • a dose more often than every 4-6 hours
  • this product longer than the recommended period of time
  • more than the smallest dose that will relieve your symptoms

Overdose:

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

Missed Dose:

If you miss a 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.

SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

If unusual symptoms or any of the following reactions develop during treatment, consult a doctor or pharmacist: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; heartburn, bloating or constipation; minor skin rash or itching; vomiting any blood or have tarry stools.

If you experience dizziness, blurred vision, or hearing problems while taking MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain, please use caution when carrying out activities requiring alertness.

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Symptom / effect

Talk with your

doctor or pharmacist

Stop

taking drug and call your doctor or pharmacist

Only if severeIn all cases
Common
  • Dizziness
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Uncommon
  • Blurred / reduced vision
T
  • Vision colour changes
T
  • Ringing in ears
T

  • Blood in urine or stool

    T

  • Swelling of mouth, throat and extremitie s

    T

  • Difficulty breathing

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SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

Symptom / effect

  • Fast,

    irregular heartbeat

  • Abdominal pain
  • Severe skin rash
  • Weight gain/fluid retention
  • Bruising
  • Jaundice
Talk with your doctor or pharmacistStop taking drug and

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This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected side effects while taking MOTRIN® IB Menstrual Pain, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO STORE IT

Keep this medication out of the reach of children.

Store away from heat and direct light.

REPORTING SUSPECTED SIDE EFFECTS

You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following 3 ways:

  • Report online at

    www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect

  • Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

  • Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:

    • Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or

    • Mail to:

      Canada Vigilance Program Health Canada

      Postal Locator 0701D

      Ottawa, Ontario

      K1A 0K9

Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffect™ Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.

NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

MORE INFORMATION

This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals, can be obtained by request at www.motrin.ca or by contacting the sponsor, McNeil Consumer Healthcare at:

McNeil Consumer Healthcare

division of Johnson & Johnson Inc.

Markham, Canada

L3R 5L2

? 1 888 6MOTRIN / 1 888 666-8746

Last revised: September 20, 2012

© J&J Inc. 2012

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02271699

Revision date stated in the text: September 20, 2012

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Drug information for Motrin Ib Menstrual Pain

Rx or OTC
Over-the-counter (OTC)?
DIN 02271699, 02271702
Schedule(s) NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Active ingredient(s) Ibuprofen
Dosage form(s) Tablet
Route(s) of administration Oral
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. M Musculo-skeletal system drugs
    1. M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products
      1. M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids
        1. M01AE Propionic acid derivatives, antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products
          1. M01AE01 Ibuprofen
Company MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC
Current status Cancelled Pre Market
Current status date January 22, 2016
Strengths and forms
DIN Strength Dosage form(s) Current status
02271699 200 MG Tablet Cancelled Pre Market January 22, 2016
02271702 400 MG Tablet Cancelled Pre Market January 22, 2016

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.