ibuprofen

Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation Ibuprofen Tablets, 100 mg Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each tablet)
• Purposes
• ibuprofen Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• ibuprofen Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Ibuprofen 100 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

ibuprofen Uses

temporarily:

• •reduces fever
• •relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches

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 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 your child:

• •has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• •takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• •takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• •takes more or for a longer time than directed

Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.

Do not use

• •if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• •right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

• •stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
• •child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• •child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• •child has not been drinking fluids
• •child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
• •child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• •child has asthma
• •child is taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

• •under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
• •taking any other drug

When using this product

• •mouth or throat burning may occur; give with food or water
• •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

• •child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
• •feels faint
• •vomits blood
• •has bloody or black stools
• •has stomach pain that does not get better
• •the child does not get any relief within the first day (24 hours) of treatment
• •fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• •redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• •any new symptoms appear

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

• •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
• •do not give more than directed
• •find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
• •if needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
• •do not use more than 4 times a day

ibuprofen Other information

• •phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 6 mg per tablet
• •do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing
• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• •see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, ammonium glycyrrhizin, aspartame, carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, natural and artificial flavors, prosweet, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, soybean oil, succinic acid

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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