Label: IBUPROFEN tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated March 27, 2012

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  • Active Ingredient (In each tablet)

    Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

    *nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/ fever reducer

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to

    • minor pain of arthritis
    • headache
    • toothache
    • backache
    • the common cold
    • menstrual cramps
    • muscular aches
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • 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 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 non prescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
    • take more or for a longer time than directed
  • Do not use

    • if you have 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 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 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 this product

    • take 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
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • pain gets worse or last for more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or last 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.

    This package is not for households with young children.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than directed
    • the smallest effective dose should be used
    Adults and children
    12 years and older
    • take 1 tablet every4 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


  • other information

    • store between 20o- 25oC (68o- 77oF)
    • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40oC (104oF)
  • Inactive Ingredients:

    carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, DC yellow# 10, FDC blue# 2, FDC red# 40, FDC yellow# 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide

  • Questions? Adverse drug event call: (800)687-0176

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark ADVIL®.

  • Principal Display Panel

    Ibuprofen 200mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IBUPROFEN 
    ibuprofen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42254-194(NDC:66424-996)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize9mm
    FlavorImprint Code 2I
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42254-194-6060 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07566101/27/2011
    Labeler - Rebel Distributors Corp (118802834)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rebel Distributors Corp118802834RELABEL, REPACK