Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Nighttime sleep-aid
Pain reliever
Uses
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for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
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helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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hives
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facial swelling
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asthma (wheezing)
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shock
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skin reddening
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rash
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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
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are age 60 or older
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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
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in children under 12 years of age
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right before or after heart surgery
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with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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if you have sleeplessness without pain
Ask a doctor before use if
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stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or asthma
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you are taking a diuretic
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you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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you have glaucoma
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you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
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under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
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taking any other antihistamines
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taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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taking any other drug
When using this product
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drowsiness will occur
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
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take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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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
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you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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feel faint
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vomit blood
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have bloody or black stools
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have stomach pain that does not get better
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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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do not take more than directed
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adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
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do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
Other information
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read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide black, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide
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IBUPROFEN PM
Ibuprofen 200mg – Pain Reliever (NSAID)
Diphenhydramine Citrate 38mg
Nighttime Sleep-Aid Tablets
(**capsule shaped tablets)