IBUPROFEN capsule, liquid filled

Ibuprofen by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Ibuprofen by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)*

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

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

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

• 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 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 for 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 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,

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 over: 
  • take1 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

• 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). Protect from light.
• do not chew or crush, or dissolve capsules before swallowing.

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol 600, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

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

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Compare to the Active Ingredient in Motrin®†

Liquid-Filled Softgels**

IBUPROFEN

LIQUID FILLED SOFTGELS**

IBUPROFEN CAPSULES, 200MG 

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)*

SOFTGELS**

Package Contains One Bottle

**Liquid filled capsules

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Motrin®.

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Product Label

CVS HEALTH Ibuprofen Softgels Orange

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

IBUPROFEN 
ibuprofen capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-108
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM)	IBUPROFEN	200 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600 (UNII: NL4J9F21N9)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)

Product Characteristics
Color	ORANGE	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	19mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	IB200
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-108-12	120 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/31/2014	12/31/2021
2	NDC: 59779-108-60	60 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/31/2014	12/31/2021
3	NDC: 59779-108-80	80 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/31/2014	12/31/2021
4	NDC: 59779-108-82	80 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/31/2014	12/31/2021
5	NDC: 59779-108-88	88 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/31/2014	12/31/2021

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA078682	07/31/2014	12/31/2021

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)