FDA Label for Ibuprofen

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to

• minor pain of arthritis
• headache
• toothache
• backache
• the common cold
• menstrual cramps
• muscular aches

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 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 an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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
  

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 to prevent 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
• vomit blood
• have bloody or black stools
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• pain gets worse or last for more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or last 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
  

Adults and children 12 years and older	take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persists 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 between 20^o- 25^oC (68^o- 77^oF)
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40^oC (104^oF)
• Tamper Evident: do not use if the imprinted seal under the cap is broken or missing
  

Inactive Ingredients:

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, FD&C yellow #6 Al. lake, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide and triacetin.