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Product Overview
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Pain relief for adults and children over 12 years of age.
MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle & Body’s dual action formula quickly relieves body pain, and relaxes tense muscles.
Contains a pain reliever (ibuprofen 200 mg) and a muscle relaxant (methocarbamol 500 mg).
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Uses
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Ibuprofen + muscle relaxant works in two ways to relieve pain fast and relax tense muscles, including:
- Body pain
- Muscle pain
- Back pain
- Tense neck muscles
- Muscle spasms
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Medicinal Ingredients
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Ibuprofen 200 mgmethocarbamol 500 mg
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Non-Medicinal Ingredients
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carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no. 6, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, triacetin
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Other Information
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Available in two sizes: 18 count and 40 count.
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Dosage
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Precautions
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When it should not be used: Do not take MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body caplets if you have or are:
- Peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding or any other active inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. colitis, Crohn’s disease),
- Taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication including any other ibuprofen product,
- Allergic/hypersensitive to ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, ASA or other salicylates, methocarbamol or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container, or any of MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body caplets ingredients (Refer to the non-medicinal ingredients on outer carton or What the non-medicinal ingredients are section of this insert).
- Nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose), or allergic manifestations such as asthma, anaphylaxis (sudden severe life threatening allergic reaction), urticarial/hives, rhinitis (stuffed or runny nose that may be due to allergies), skin rash or other allergic symptoms,
- Dehydrated (significant fluid loss) due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake,
- Serious liver or kidney disease
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,
- Serious Warnings and Precautions
- Caution in those with heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions predisposing to fluid retention.
- Caution in those prone to gastrointestinal tract irritation, diverticulosis, or other inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
- Caution in those at risk of kidney or liver problems, those taking diuretics and the elderly.
- Stop use immediately if you have difficulty or pain when urinating.
Serious Warnings and Precautions
- Caution in those with heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions predisposing to fluid retention.
- Caution in those prone to gastrointestinal tract irritation, diverticulosis, or other inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease.
- Caution in those at risk of kidney or liver problems, those taking diuretics and the elderly.
- Stop use immediately if you have difficulty or pain when urinating.
BEFORE you use MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body Caplets, talk to your pharmacist if:
- You have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia), any other serious disease, are under doctor’s care for any serious condition, or are taking any other drug including over the counter drugs.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Exercise caution in operating machinery or motor vehicles. Avoid alcohol. Use with caution in the elderly.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
Do not use this product if you are taking ASA.
Drugs that may interact with MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body caplets include: acetaminophen, anticoagulants (blood thinners), digoxin, oral antidiabetic agents and insulin, diuretics, methotrexate, lithium, protein-bound drugs including probenacid, thyroxine, antibiotics (e.g. cyclosporine), phenytoin, corticosteroids or benzodiazepines, other NSAIDs, or medications for high blood pressure. Tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription drugs you are taking or plan to take.
OVERDOSE
In case of drug overdose, contact a doctor, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body may occasionally produce unwanted side effects, such as heartburn, constipation, nausea, bloating, nervousness or sleeplessness.
Stop use and contact a doctor or pharmacist if these symptoms worsen or persist.
The risk of having side effects may be decreased by using the smallest dose for the shortest duration of time.
Serious side effects, how often they happen and what to do about them Symptom/effect Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Seek immediate medical emergency assistance Only if severe In all cases Uncommon Symptoms of severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), including: rash, severe itching/redness, blisters, swelling or trouble breathing ✓ Blood in vomit, bloody or black stools ✓ Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea ✓ Ringing or buzzing in the ears/dizziness ✓ Change in vision, including blurred or diminished vision ✓ Fluid retention ✓ This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking MOTRIN® Platinum Muscle and Body, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Store it at room temperature (15°C to 30°C) (59°F to 86°F). Protect from moisture.
Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child.
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