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 a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 NSAID's except
aspirin increases 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 ibuprofen or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
¬ the 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
¬ 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
¬ you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
¬ chest pain ¬ trouble breathing
¬ leg swelling ¬ slurred speech
¬ 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.
Directions
¬ do not take more than directed
¬ the smallest effective dose should be used
¬ do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a
doctor (see Warnings)
¬ adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet
every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
¬ if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2
caplets may be used
¬ do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed
by a doctor
¬ children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
¬ read all warnings and directions before use.
¬ store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
¬ avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
