Active ingredient (in each orange caplet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
- backache
- the common cold
- muscular aches
- minor pain of arthritis
- 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
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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
- any new symptoms appear
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- 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
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 complication during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
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do not take more than directed
-
the smallest effective dose should be used
- 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 information
- store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- avoid excessive heat 40ºC (104ºF)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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Compare to Motrin® IB Caplets Active Ingredient†
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
(NSAID)
**Capsule Shaped Tablets
200 mg
100 CAPLETS**
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
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Bentonville, AR 72716
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Motrin® IB Caplets.
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