Dye Free Ibuprofen
WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER,INCORPORATED
CVS 44-438
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each white tablet)
- Purpose
- Dye Free Ibuprofen Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Dye Free Ibuprofen Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each white tablet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dye Free Ibuprofen Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- the common cold
- muscular aches
- minor pains of arthritis
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- 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:
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- are age 60 or older
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspiring, 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
- right before or after heart surgery
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if
- you have asthma
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you have problem or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- 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 for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
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 definitely 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- do not take 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 over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pains 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: ask a doctor
Dye Free Ibuprofen Other information
- store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- avoid excessive heat 40ºC (104ºF)
- see end flap for expiration and lot number
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, triacetin
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday
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Compare to the active ingredient in Advil®†
Dye-Free
IBUPROFEN
TABLETS USP, 200 mg
DOES NOT CONTAIN GLUTEN
Pain reliever/
Fever reducer (NSAID)
100 Coated Tablets
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare owner of the registered trademark Advil® Tablets.
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