Caldolor and Medrox (Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Capsaicin Cream and Ointment)

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: intravenous injection
• Other Brand Names: Caldolor, NeoProfen, 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, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Caldolor injection (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Caldolor injection is used to reduce fever and treat pain.

Caldolor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Neoprofen, another brand of ibuprofen injection, is used in premature babies to treat a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (an abnormal blood vessel opening that normally closes shortly after birth).

• Generic Name: capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief, Zostrix Hot & Cold Therapy, Medi-Derm, Medi-Derm Rx, Medrox, Medrox-Rx, Reliaderm, IcyHot PM Medicated Patch, MaC Patch, Neuvaxin, Qroxin, Releevia, RelyyT, Renovo, Sinelee, Solaice

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.