Label: IBUPROFEN tablet, coated

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

Drug Label Information

Updated June 22, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each Brown caplet**)

    Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
      • headache
      • muscular aches
      • minor pain of arthritis
      • toothache
      • backache
      • the common cold
      • menstrual cramps
    • 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 an 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 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, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer 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, or kidney disease
    • you have 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

    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
    • 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 to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in 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 and older:
      • 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

    • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, iron oxide red, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal Display Panel

    †Compare to the active ingredient of Advil® Caplets

    SEE NEW WARNINGS

    Ibuprofen

    Tablets USP, 200 mg

    Pain reliever/Fever reducer (NSAID)*

    Gluten free

    Coated caplets**

    (**Capsule-shaped tablets)

    TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION. 

    †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Haleon Group of Companies, distributor of Advil® Caplets.

    DISTRIBUTED BY:

    MIDWOOD BRANDS LLC

    500 VOLVO PARKWAY

    CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

  • Product Label

    Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    FAMILY WELLNESS Ibuprofen 200 mg Brown Caplet

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    IBUPROFEN 
    ibuprofen tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55319-136(NDC:59556-858)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorbrownScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE ((capsule shaped)) Size14mm
    FlavorImprint Code IBU200
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55319-136-241 in 1 BOX08/31/2023
    124 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:55319-136-05500 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/31/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07912908/31/2023
    Labeler - Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) (024472631)