- About MOTRIN®
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What Is MOTRIN®?
Learn more about ibuprofen, the active ingredient in MOTRIN®, and how this NSAID can help reduce fever and relieve pain for all members of your family.
You work hard and play hard — each day brings a new goal to achieve. When pain gets in your way, you simply don’t have time to entertain it. At times like these, you may wish to turn to an over-the-counter pain reliever to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to business.
MOTRIN® is classified as an NSAID, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and contains ibuprofen1. Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Adult MOTRIN® IB products contain 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and are available as tablets or Liquid Gels (liquid-filled capsules)2. Children's MOTRIN® and Infants' MOTRIN® products are also available.
The ibuprofen in MOTRIN® works to relieves minor aches and pains. It disrupts the production of prostaglandins, which are substances produced in response to injury that contribute to pain and inflammation. MOTRIN® can temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains caused by:
![Headache](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fheadache.png&w=256&q=75)
Headache
![Minor pain of arthritis](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fminor-pain-of-arthritis.png&w=256&q=75)
Minor pain of arthritis
![The common cold](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fthe-common-cold.png&w=256&q=75)
The common cold
![Muscular aches](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fmuscular-aches.png&w=256&q=75)
Muscular aches
![Backache](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fbackache.png&w=256&q=75)
Backache
![Toothache](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Ftoothache.png&w=256&q=75)
Toothache
![Menstrual cramps](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fwhat-is-motrin%2Fmenstrual-cramps.png&w=256&q=75)
Menstrual cramps
Consult your healthcare provider or call 1-877-895-3665 if you have questions about MOTRIN® products.