Ibuprofen Tablets USP 200 mg

Active Ingredients And Purpose

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

Uses

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

Warnings

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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 ibuprofen or to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

¬ 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

¬ 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

Directions And Dosage

Directions

¬ do not take more than directed ¬ the smallest effective dose should be used ¬ do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings) ¬ adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist ¬ if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used ¬ do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ¬ children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Label Information

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow no. 6, maize starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone k30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.

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Ibuprofen Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg - Pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)