Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen USP (NSAID*) 200mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
the common cold
headache
toothache
muscular aches
backache
minor pain of arthritis
menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: shock, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing) rash, skin reddening, blisters, hives If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 thinner (anticoagulant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing 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 stomach bleeding warning applies to you; you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn; you have a high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease; you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor before use if you are:
taking any other drug containing NSAID (prescription or nonprescription); taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because Ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin; taking any other drug
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 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.
Directions
do not use more than directed; the smallest effective dose should be used; do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor.
Adults and Children (12 years and older): 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: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
Store at controlled room temperature; avoid excessive heat 40 degree Celsius (104 degree Fahrenheit); tamper evident sealed packets; do not use any opened or torn packets
