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Ibuprofen

Manufacturer
CVS PHARMACY | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2023-01-05
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:41:29

Label at a glance#

ProductIbuprofen
Active ingredientIBUPROFEN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF) avoid excessive heat 40ºC (104ºF) see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each brown tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

  • facial swelling
  • skin reddening
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • blisters
  • rash
  • shock
  • hives

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

  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • are age 60 or older
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take more or for a longer time than directed

Heart attack and stroke warning: 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.

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 a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

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
  • leg swelling
  • slurred speech
  • weakness in one part or side of body
  • 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.

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 over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years; ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • avoid excessive heat 40ºC (104ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

♥︎CVS Health™

Compare to the active
ingredient in Advil® Tablets†

Coated Tablets

Ibuprofen
IBUPROFEN TABLETS USP, 200 mg

Pain reliever,
Fever reducer (NSAID)

50 COATED TABLETS +
10 CT TRAVEL VIAL

Actual Size
Actual Bottle Size on Top Panel

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth LLC, owner of the registered trademark Advil® Tablets.

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-89169842-891-11

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
IBUPROFENWK2XYI10QMACTIB
CARNAUBA WAXR12CBM0EIZIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED3NXW29V3WOIACT
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE3SY5LH9PMKIACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYDEXTROSEVH2XOU12IEIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
FERRIC OXIDE RED1K09F3G675IACT
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO5856J3G2A2IACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT
IBUPROFENWK2XYI10QMACTIB
CARNAUBA WAXR12CBM0EIZIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED3NXW29V3WOIACT
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE3SY5LH9PMKIACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYDEXTROSEVH2XOU12IEIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
FERRIC OXIDE RED1K09F3G675IACT
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO5856J3G2A2IACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

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Source provenance: Browse the complete Orange Book source catalog · source snapshot 43.

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-productTrade nameIngredientStrengthDosage form / routeTE codesRLD / RSApproval date
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Observed Orange Book product history#

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