Use(s)
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temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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headache
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toothache
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backache
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menstrual cramps
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the common cold
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muscular aches
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minor pain of arthritis
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temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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 an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
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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 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
Do not use
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right before or after heart surgery
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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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
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other drug
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- under a doctor"s care for any serious condition
When using this product
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take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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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
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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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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 should be used
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do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
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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,
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
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store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
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use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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MAJOR®
NDC 0904-7915-80
†Compare to the active ingredient in Advil® Tablets
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Ibuprofen
Tablets
Ibuprofen Tablets, USP 200 mg
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer (NSAID)
1000 COATED TABLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAD UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
50844 REV0910B29116
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MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS
31778 Enterprise Drive
Livonia, MI 48150 USA M-17 Rev.11/10
Re-order No. 700643
Repacked by:
H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
Nipomo, CA 93444
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