IBUPROFEN
IBUPROFEN 200 MG SOFTGEL CAPSULES
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each Capsule)
- Purpose
- IBUPROFEN Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- IBUPROFEN Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Capsule Bottle Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each Capsule)
Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)*
Purpose
Pain reliever /fever reducer
IBUPROFEN Uses
- Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to :
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* headache -
* toothache -
* backache -
* menstrual cramps -
* the common cold -
* muscular aches -
* minor pain of arthritis
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- 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- you have stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- 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 attach 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:
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* feel faint -
* vomit blood -
* have bloody or black stools -
* have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- redness or swelling is present in the painful are
- 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
- 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 ad children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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* if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules my be used -
* do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
IBUPROFEN Other information
- each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
- store between 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
Ammonium hydroxide, FD&C green no. 3, Gelatin, Iron oxide black, Medium chain triglycerides, Polyethylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Purified water, Shellac, Sorbitan monooleate, Sorbitol sorbitan
Distributed By: Greenbrier International, Inc. Chesapeake, VA 23320
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Capsule Bottle Carton
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ASSURED™
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