Ibuprofen

Manufacturer: Care One (American Sales Company)
Effective date: 2022-11-21
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-05-31 23:51:42

Label at a glance#

ProductIbuprofen

Active ingredientIBUPROFEN

Label structure10 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-877-753-3935

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)*

(present as the free acid and potassium salt)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

the 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, asthma, or had a stroke
you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

do not take more than directed
the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and over:
- take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used
- do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg
read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton
store at 20° to 25°C (68°to 77°F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or dissolve

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C green #3, gelatin, medium-chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan solution, sorbitol, white ink

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Compare to the active ingredient in Advil® Liqui-Gels®^†

Ibuprofen

Capsules 200 mg

Pain reliever

fever reducer (NSAID)

SOFTGELS**

**Liquid-Filled Capsules

TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Advil® Liqui-Gels®.

DISTRIBUTED BY FOODHOLD U.S.A. LLC

LANDOVER, MD 20785

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
310964	ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Capsule	PSN	3
310964	ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Capsule	SCD	3

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
Class	Version	Type	Effective
IBUPROFEN Pharmacologic Class Indexing	2	Indexing - Pharmacologic Class	20191108

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
41520-745-18	Ibuprofen	1 in 1 BOX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	1	3
41520-745-18	Ibuprofen	180 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	180	3
41520-745-40	Ibuprofen	40 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	40	3
41520-745-40	Ibuprofen	1 in 1 BOX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	1	3
41520-745-80	Ibuprofen	1 in 1 BOX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	1	3
41520-745-80	Ibuprofen	80 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED	80	3

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDC	Dashboard title	SPL version	Validation	Dashboard ZIP
41520-745	IBUPROFEN CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED [CARE ONE (AMERICAN SALES COMPANY)]	3	Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 6 package rows	20221122_016299ef-ad40-46fd-acfc-e74ffee3d9b4.zip

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Ibuprofen
FD&C GREEN NO. 3
GELATIN
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
WATER
SORBITOL
SORBITAN
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
41520-745	41520-745-40, 41520-745-80, 41520-745-18

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 9 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
IBUPROFEN	WK2XYI10QM	ACTIB
FD&C GREEN NO. 3	3P3ONR6O1S	IACT
GELATIN	2G86QN327L	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED	3WJQ0SDW1A	IACT
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE	WZH3C48M4T	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
SORBITAN	6O92ICV9RU	IACT
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Orange Book application contexts#

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Source provenance: Browse the complete Orange Book source catalog · source snapshot 43.

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-product	Trade name	Ingredient	Strength	Dosage form / route	TE codes	RLD / RS	Approval date
A206568-001	IBUPROFEN	IBUPROFEN	EQ 200MG FREE ACID AND POTASSIUM SALT	CAPSULE / ORAL			2016-06-21

Observed Orange Book product history#

Observed FDA ZIP history: Each table is queried independently by exact application/product key from successfully parsed Orange Book snapshots. Capture times identify archived source observations; absence or a change between snapshots is not inferred. FDA publication files that were not recoverable as structured ZIP data are not represented as states.

Product history page 1 of 2 · 43 observed states.

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Ibuprofen	IBUPROFEN	Care One (American Sales Company)	016299ef-ad40-46fd-acfc-e74ffee3d9b4	2022-11-21	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 41520-745-18 ndc (package): 41520-745-40 ndc (package): 41520-745-80 ndc (product): 41520-745 ndc11 (package): 41520074580 ndc11 (package): 41520074518 ndc11 (package): 41520074540 spl id: 2790ee9d-7db5-427c-ad2b-394dfaa55f9f spl set id: 016299ef-ad40-46fd-acfc-e74ffee3d9b4

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