USES
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- muscular aches
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- the common cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
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- headache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- backache
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- menstrual cramps
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- toothache
WARNINGS SECTION
Read all warnings and directions before use.
SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION
This unit dose package is not child resistant and is intended for institutional use only.
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
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- skin reddening
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- rash
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- 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:
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing an prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- 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
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
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- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have asthma or had a stroke
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
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- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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- taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:.
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- feel faint
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- have bloody or black stools
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- vomit blood
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
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- chest pain
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- Slurred speech
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- Leg swelling
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- Trouble breathing
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- Weakness in one part or side of body
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
DIRECTIONS
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- do not take more than directed
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- the smallest effective dose must be used
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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- Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
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- do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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- Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
STORAGE: Store between 20-25ºC (68º-77ºF); Avoid excessive heat 40C (104F)
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
