FDA Label for Physicians Care Ibuprofen
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Physicians Care Ibuprofen Product Label
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Active Ingredients
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID*)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains as s ociated with
■ headache ■ toothache ■ backache ■ menstrual cramps
■ common cold ■ muscular aches ■ minor arthritis pain
Temporarily reduces fever.
Warnings
Warnings
Other
Allergy alert:
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may
include:
■ hives ■ skin reddening ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ facial swelling ■ rash ■ shock ■ 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:
■ 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
Do Not Use
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
■ right before or after heart surgery
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before us if
■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you
■ 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
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
■ under a doctor’ care for any serious condition
■ taking any other drug
Otc - When Using
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 longer than directed
Otc - Stop Use
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
■ pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present in the painful area
■ any new or unexpected symptoms occur
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
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 specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in
the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
■ do not us e more than directed
■ the s malles t effective dos e s hould be us ed
■ do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
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 :
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other Information
■ read all product information before using
■ store at 68-77° (20-25°)
■ avoid excessive heat 40° (above 104°)
■ tamper evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax*, corn starch, hypromellose*, iron oxide red, lactose*, magnesium stearate*,
microcrystalline cellulose*, polydextrose*, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol*, povidone K30*,
silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide
*may contain
Physicians Care Ibuprofen Label
Physicians Care®
Ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory, Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever (NSAID)
Coated Tablets
Tamper-Evident Packets of 2 Tablets
Pill color may vary
50 Packets (2 Tablets 200 Mg Each)
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