FDA Label for Ibuprofen Immediate Release

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Ibuprofen Immediate Release Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Strides Pharma Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Boxed Warning



Important: Read all product information before using.

Keep the box for important information.


Otc - Active Ingredient



Active ingredient (in each Orange caplet**)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

**capsule-shaped tablets


Otc - Purpose



Purpose

Pain reliever / fever reducer


Uses



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



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

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



Ask a doctor before use if

  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • the 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic

Other



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's care for any serious condition
  • taking any other drug
  • Directions

    • do not take more than directed
    • the smallest effective dose should be used
    • 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
      • ask a doctor

      Manufactured by:

      Strides Pharma Science Limited,

      Puducherry - 605 014, India.

      PON/DRUGS/16 13 4193

      Distributed by:

      Strides Pharma Inc.

      East Brunswick, NJ 08816

      January 2022


Otc - When Using



When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

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
    • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
      • chest pain       
      • trouble breathing
      • weakness in one part or side of body
      • slurred speech
      • leg swelling
      • 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

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.


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. (1-800-222-1222)


Storage And Handling



Other Information

  • store between 20-250C (68-770F)
  • do not use if carton is opened. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with "Sealed For Your Safety" is broken or missing

Inactive Ingredients



colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow no.10 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, and triacetin


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