Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- the common cold
- 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
- 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 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 non prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
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 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
- you are taking a diuretic
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
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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
- pain gets worse or last for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or last 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
This Package for Households Without Young Children.
Directions
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do not take more than directed
-
the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children
12 years and older
|
- take 1 tablet every4 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
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children under 12 years |
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Other information
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Tamper Evident: do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- store at room temperature (20
o- 25
oC)
- avoid excessive heat above 40
oC (104
oF)
Inactive Ingredients:
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, red iron oxide, talc & titanium dioxide
Questions? Adverse drug event call: (800)687-0176 Mon-Fri: 8 AM to 4 PM
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Products, owner of the registered trademark ADVIL
®.
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.