Ibuprofen
TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC)
P and L Development of New York Corporation
DRUG FACTS
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Ibuprofen Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Ibuprofen Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
- Product Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Ibuprofen Uses
- 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:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use an 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 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
- 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
- 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 for 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 bet better
- pain gets worse or last more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or last 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
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
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Ibuprofen Other information
- store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, dextrose monohydrate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, lecithin, maltodextrin, povidone (K-30), pregelatinized starch, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, and triacetin
Questions or comments?
Call toll free 1-888-423-0139
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CAPLETS
Ibuprofen
Tablets 200 mg
• Pain Reliever • Fever Reducer (NSAID)
COMPARE TO ADVIL® active ingredient**
COATED CAPLETS†
†CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Advil®.
DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Product Label
IbuprofenIbuprofen TABLET, COATED
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