Health Mart Ibuprofen IB
McKesson Ibuprofen IB Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Health Mart Ibuprofen IB Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Health Mart Ibuprofen IB Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Health Mart Ibuprofen IB Uses
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• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: -
• headache -
• muscular aches -
• minor pain of arthritis -
• toothache -
• backache -
• the common cold -
• menstrual cramps -
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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• 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 chances are higher if you
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• 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
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• 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
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• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers -
• the 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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• do not take more than directed -
• the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and older |
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children under 12 years |
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Health Mart Ibuprofen IB Other information
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• read all warnings and directions before use -
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) -
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) -
• see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, iron oxides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Principal Display Panel
compare to Motrin® IB active ingredient
ibuprofen IB
ibuprofen tablets 200mg
pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)
actual size
gluten free
100 coated caplets**
**capsule-shaped tablets
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