Label: IBUPROFEN tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

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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

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

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    See carton for complete warnings (short label only) 
    See vial card for complete warnings (vial label only)
    Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
    Symptoms may include:
    • hives
    • facial swelling
    • asthma (wheezing)
    • shock
    • skin reddening
    • 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                    74 words
    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

    Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure,        37 words
    and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

    Do not use

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    • 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

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    • 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, asthma, or
       had a stroke
    • you are taking a diuretic

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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    • 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

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    • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs 

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
      • feel faint
      • vomit blood  • have bloody or black stools
      • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
      • chest pain
      • trouble breathing
      • weakness in one part or side of body
      • slurred speech
      • leg swelling
    • 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              70 words
    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

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    • 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

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      TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING (short label only)
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN (blister package only)
    • store between 20˚-25˚C (68˚-77˚F)
    • avoid excessive heat 40˚C (104˚F)
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number (carton only)
    • use by expiration date on package (vial card, vial label & label only)
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose                29 words
    anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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    Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday
    (or specific to customer’s labeling guide)

    Additional Information:
    • Change to version 44-291.09 BBW1116
    • In Legend Box update DF version to 44-291.09

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 70729-291-12
    b + b
    IBUPROFEN
    Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg
    Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
    (NSAID)
    100 Tablets

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 70729-291-12
b + b
IBUPROFEN
Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
(NSAID)
100 Tablets

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 70729-291-12
b + b
IBUPROFEN
Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
(NSAID)
100 Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IBUPROFEN 
    ibuprofen tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70729-291
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBROWNScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;291
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70729-291-121 in 1 CARTON05/24/1988
    1100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07501005/24/1988
    Labeler - Breeden Brothers, LLC (080131046)