Label: COUNTERACT IB- ibuprofen tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated April 19, 2011

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each white tablet)
    Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose
    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Use

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
      • headache
      • the common cold
      • toothache
      • muscular aches
      • backache
      • minor pain of arthritis
      • menstrual cramps
    • temporarily relieves fever
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings
    Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

    • hives
    • facial swelling
    • asthma (wheezing)
    • skin reddening
    • shock
    • 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:
    • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
    • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
    • are age 60 or older
    • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
    • take more or for a longer time than directed
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use

    • right before or after heart surgery
    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask a 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
    • you are taking a diuretic
  • ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

    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

    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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
      • feel faint
      • have bloody or black stools
      • vomit blood
      • 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
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    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

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
      • 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
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature
    • avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients  cellulose, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments?
    call 1-800-282-3000

  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    image of label
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    image of box
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    COUNTERACT  IB
    ibuprofen tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54473-134
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (White) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUND (Round) Size10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;352
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54473-134-501 in 1 BOX
    150 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34303/18/2010
    Labeler - Melaleuca, Inc. (139760102)