Advil Pediatric and Protriptyline

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: suspension, drops
• Other Brand Names: Advil, Advil Liqui-Gels, Midol, Motrin, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Caldolor, NeoProfen, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .

In addition, ibuprofen can be used to treat fever, menstrual cramps, and other conditions as determined by your doctor .

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: protriptyline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vivactil

Protriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Protriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.

Protriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression.

Protriptyline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.