NeoProfen Dosage

Generic name: ibuprofen injection
Brand names: Caldolor, NeoProfen
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ

Patent ductus arteriosus

[<32 wk gestation, 500-1500 g]

Dose: 10 mg/kg/dose IV x1, then 5 mg/kg/dose IV q24h x2; Info: doses based on birth wt; hold 2nd or 3rd dose if UO <0.6 mL/kg/h; may repeat course x1

Renal dosing

significant impairment: contraindicated; advanced renal dz: avoid use

HD/PD: avoid use

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .