Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200mg
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
(in each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
pain reliever/fever reducer
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- minor pains of arthritis
- muscular aches
- the common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin, symptoms may include
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma(wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddning
- 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
- 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
- this product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
ask your doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
ask your 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 the benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
when using this product
- take with food or milk
- The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you are more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- you experience and 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 by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persists.
- If pain 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
- read all warnings and directions before use. keep carton
- store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under the cap is broken or missing
Colloidal silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Iron Oxide Red, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pregelatinized Starch, Talc, Titanium Dioxide
Call toll free 1-855-314-1850
NDC: 76168-012-08 – 40 COUNT
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