ibuprofen

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Major Pharmaceuticals Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each 1.25 mL)
• Purpose
• 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 1.25 mL)

Ibuprofen 50 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

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

• give 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 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
• shake well before using
• find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
• measure with the dosing device provided. Do not use with any other device.
• dispense liquid slowly into the child’s mouth, toward the inner cheek
• if needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
• do not use more than 4 times a day

ibuprofen Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• do not freeze
• do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
• see bottom of box for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, artificial flavor, butylparaben, FD&C red #40, glycerin, hypromellose, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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For Ages 6 mos. to 23 mos.

Infants'

CONCENTRATED DROPS

Ibuprofen Oral Suspension

50 mg per 1.25 mL

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

See New Warnings Information

Use only with enclosed syringe

Berry Flavored

Lasts up to 8 hours

No High Fructose Corn Syrup

Alcohol Free

Infants'

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