Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor arthritis pain
- the common pain
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings:
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- rash
- shock
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- skin reddening
- blisters
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescriptin NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or afte rheart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history orstomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other drug containing an NSAID
- taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- taking aspirin for heart attach or stroke (ibuprofen may decrease the benefit if aspirin)
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- new symptoms occur
- you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better
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. 1-800-222-1222
Directions: Do not take more than directed; the smallest effective dose should be used.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
- take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tabet, 2 tablets may be used
- do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, D&C Yellow #10 Lake, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesiuum Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Red Iron Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
