PROPRINAL - ibuprofen tablet, sugar coated
NorMed
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Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 200mg (*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)...Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor arthritis pain
- the common cold
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever
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 severe 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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product
- take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription 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 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 are taking a diuretic
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are
- unders a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug containing an NSAID
- taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke (ibuprofen may decrease the benefit of aspirin)
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 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 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
Ibuprofen...to reduce pain and fever
Inactive ingredients:
Carnauba Wax, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Starch Clycolate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide