Label: IBUPROFEN tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 27, 2019

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  • Active ingredient (in each brown tablet)

    Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
      • toothache
      • the common cold
      • menstrual cramps
      • backache
      • headache
      • muscular aches
      • minor pain of arthritis
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

    • facial swelling
    • hives
    • asthma (wheezing)
    • rash
    • shock
    • skin reddening
    • blister

    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:

    • take more or for a longer time than directed
    • are age 60 or older
    • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
    • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
    • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
    • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

    Do not use

    • right before or after heart surgery

    • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke

    • you are taking a diuretic

    • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

    Ask a 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 this benefit of aspirin
    • taking any other drug

    When using this product

    • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:

      • have bloody or black stools

      • vomit blood
      • feel faint

      • have stomach pain that does not get better

    • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke

      • chest pain
      • slurred speech
      • leg swelling
      • trouble breathing
      • weakness in one part or side of body
    • 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 ( 1-800-222-1222) 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 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: ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • use by expiration date on package

    • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

    • avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IBUPROFEN 
    ibuprofen tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:45865-639(NDC:0904-7915)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;291
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:45865-639-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2018
    2NDC:45865-639-6060 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34305/24/1988
    Labeler - Medsource Pharmaceuticals (833685915)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Medsource Pharmaceuticals833685915repack(45865-639)