Special Precautions:
May cause a severe allergic reaction & stomach bleeding. Risk of heart attack or stroke. Prolonged use. Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea & vomiting. Heart problems, previous stroke or risk of high BP & cholesterol, diabetes, smoker; history of stomach problems eg, heartburn, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; blood clotting disorder (eg, hemophilia); liver or kidney problems; asthma; connective tissue disease. Discontinue use if signs of stomach bleeding, allergic reaction or new symptoms occur; symptoms do not improve; redness or swelling in the painful area; no relief w/in 24 hr of treatment; pain worsens or lasts >10 days in adults or 3 days in childn. Concomitant use w/ diuretics. Renal impairment (especially in patients 12-18 yr who have not been drinking fluids or had lost fluids due to continuous vomiting or diarrhea). May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions:
Constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, ear infection, fever, fluid retention, bloating or flatulence, headache, heartburn, indigestion, itching, mouth ulcers, nausea, nervousness, rash, tinnitus, sore throat, stomach cramps or pain, swelling, vertigo & vomiting.
Dosage / Direction for Use:
Childn Usually 5-10 mg/kg/dose. All doses to be given every 6-8 hr as needed. Susp Childn 7-12 yr 10 mL, 3-6 yr 5-10 mL, 1-2 yr 5 mL. Forte susp Childn 7-12 yr 5 mL, 3-6 yr 2.5-5 mL, 1-2 yr 2.5 mL. Drops Childn 1-2 yr 2-2.5 mL. Infant 6-12 mth 1.5-2 mL, 3-5 mth 1-1.5 mL, 0-2 mth 0.5-1 mL. Juvenile RA 7.5-12.5 mg/kg/dose every 6 hr.