Label: IBUPROFEN tablet, film coated

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated November 3, 2015

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  • OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

      • headache

      • toothache

      • backache

      • menstrual cramps

      • the common cold

      • muscular aches

      • minor pain of arthritis

    • temporarily reduces fever

  • WARNINGS SECTION

    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 you:

    • 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

    • right before or after heart surgery

    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • 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 are taking a diuretic

    • you have asthma

    • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking any other drug
    • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
    • under a doctor"s care for any serious condition

    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

      • 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

    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.

  • OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

    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 you:

    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

    right before or after heart surgery

    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    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 are taking a diuretic

    you have asthma

    you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
    taking any other drug
    taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
    under a doctor"s care for any serious condition

    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

    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

    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.

  • OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

    • 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 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

  • INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

    • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

    • avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)

    • use by expiration date on package

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION


    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 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

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    carnauba wax, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IBUPROFEN 
    ibuprofen tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:61919-123(NDC:0904-7915)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    LACTOSE (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;291
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:61919-123-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34301/01/2014
    Labeler - DIRECT RX (079254320)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    DIRECT RX079254320relabel(61919-123) , repack(61919-123)