Direct Safety Ibuprofen
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purpose
- Direct Safety Ibuprofen Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Direct Safety Ibuprofen Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- common cold
- muscular aches
- minor arthritis pain
Temporarily reduces fever.
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- skin reddening
- asthma (wheezing)
- facial swelling
- rash
- shock
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you have asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new or unexpected symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
Adults and children: (12 years and older)
Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used.
Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
- read all product information before using
- store at 68-77°F (20-25°C)
- avoid excessive heat 40°C (above 104°F)
- tamper evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax*, cellulose*, colloidal silicon dioxide*, corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose*, iron oxide red*, lactose*, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose*, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol*, povidone*, pregelatinized starch*, silica*, sodium lauryl sulfate*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid*, talc*, titanium dioxide, triacetate*, triacetin*
*may contain
Questions or comments?
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100R Direct Safety Ibuprofen Label
Direct Safety®
Ibuprofen
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Ibuprofen 200 mg. (NSAID)
Ibuprofeno 200 mg. (AINE)
Lightly Coated
Industrial Pack 500
(250 Packets of 2 Tablets)
Direct Safety IbuprofenIbuprofen TABLET, FILM COATED
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