USES
■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache ■ muscular aches
■ minor pain of arthritis ■ toothache
■ backache ■ the common cold
■ 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 ■ 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 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
■ 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
■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
■ the 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 have asthma
■ you are taking a diuretic
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
before use if you are
■ taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
■ under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
■ taking any other drug
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 ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools
■ 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 id 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 .(1-800-222-1222)
DIRECTIONS
■ do not take more than directed .
■ the smallest effective dose should be used
| adults and children 12 years and older | ■ take a caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
■ if pain or fever dose not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used ■ do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours , unless directed by a doctor |
| childer under 12 years | ■ ask a doctor |
OTHER INFORMATION
■ store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
■ do not use if foil inner seal is broken or missing
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
colloidal silicon dioxide, dextrose monohydrate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, lecithin, maize starch, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, povidone k30, sodium starch glycolate, stearicacid, sodium carboxymellose, triacetin, titanium dioxide
