CounterAct IB Content of Label

Active ingredient (in each white tablet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer

Use

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

Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• skin reddening
• shock
• 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:

• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• are age 60 or older
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• take more or for a longer time than directed
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  

Do not use

• right before or after heart surgery
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  

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
  • have bloody or black stools
  • vomit blood
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• 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.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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 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 controlled room temperature
• avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
  

Inactive ingredients  cellulose, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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