Active Ingredient..................................................Purpose
(in each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*.....................................Pain reliever/ Fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Use
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to • 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 • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • rash • skin reddening • blisters 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 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 an NSAID (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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are the signs of stomach bleeding
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
more than 10 days • stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • any new symptoms appear.
Ask a doctor before use if you have • problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers • stomach
problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain • bleeding problems • ulcers • high blood
pressure • taken a diuretic • heart or kidney disease • reached age 60 or older.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or non prescription)
• taking a blood thinning agent (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • taking any other drug • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition.
Do not use
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• right before or after heart surgery
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)
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.
When using this product
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs • long term continuous use may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 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 yeas: ask a doctor • do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
