Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- minor pains of arthritis
- muscular aches
- the common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin, symptoms may include
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma(wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddning
- 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
- this product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
ask your 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
ask your 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 the benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
when using this product
- take with food or milk
- The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you are more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- you experience and 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 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 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 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 persists.
- 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
- read all warnings and directions before use. keep carton
- store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under the cap is broken or missing
