Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance
replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance
This is commonly needed for those who have trouble swallowing pills or need to have drugs administered via a feeding tube
However, it is important to note that not all medications can be crushed
Do not chew, break, crush or suck them as this could irritate your mouth or throat
Stop taking ibuprofen and get medical help right away if you notice any of these rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools
What is this medication? IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) treats mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or arthritis
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It’s not as easy as giving them the liquid formulation or a chewable tablet,” Dionne says
The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or risks for heart disease
These can be fatal
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It is safe, but make sure you are taking the right medication for the right reason
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Swallow the tablets whole
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any cold, allergy, or pain medicine
The act of sucking on a bottle nipple is soothing for infants, so you can measure the correct dose of medication in a syringe and then squirt it into a bottle nipple
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While sipping on water can make swallowing pills easier, that's not the main reason that drinking liquid is recommended
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If you're not sure how much to give a child, ask your pharmacist or doctor
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Empty the powder from each capsule into 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) of water or other liquid
Can you crush ibuprofen and put it in water? Ibuprofen is best taken with food