Ibuprofen

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Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Ibuprofen 200mg

Purpose

Pain reliever / fever reducer

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

Headache, muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, backache, common cold and menstrual cramps

Temporarily reduces fever

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, seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding.  The chance is higher if you:

Are 60 years or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinning (anticoaglant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing a NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen,  naproxen, or others], have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product, or take more / for a longer time than directed.

Do not use if you have ever had a n allergic reaction to any other pain reliever / fever reducer or right before / after heart surgery.

Ask a doctor before use if you have: problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers.  Stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain.  Ulcers, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, hear or kidney disease, taken a diuretic, or reached age 60 or older.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:taking any other drug containing a NSAID (prescription or nonprescription), under a doctors care for any serious condition, taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug, or taking any other drug.

When using this product: take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.  Long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Stop use and ask a doctor if: You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools.  These are signs of stomach bleeding.  Pain gets worse or last more than 10 days.  Fever gets worst or last for mare than 3 days.  Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts.  Redness or swelling is present in the painful area.  Any new symptoms occur.  You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050.

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.

Do not take more than directed.  The smallest effective dose should be used. Do not take longer thank 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see warnings)

Adult and children 12 years and older: Take 1 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist.  If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablets, 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

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