Ibuprofen

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Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200mg 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

■ toothache

■ backache

■ menstrual cramps

■ the common cold

■ muscular aches

■ minor pain of arthritis

 ■ temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

The chances are 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

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

■ 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, or kidney disease

■ you have asthma

■ 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
• 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 

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.

Heart attack and stroke warning

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium hydroxide, FD&C green #3 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide black, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan, sorbitan monooleate

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• Ibuprofen Softgels
• Ibuprofen 200 mg
• IBUPROFEN
• AMMONIA
• FD&C GREEN NO. 3
• GELATIN
• FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
• MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• PROPYLENE GLYCOL
• POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
• WATER
• SHELLAC
• SORBITAN MONOOLEATE

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