Ibuprofen by Western Family Foods, Inc. Drug Facts
Ibuprofen by
Drug Labeling and Warnings
Ibuprofen by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Western Family Foods, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
Drug Details [pdf]
IBUPROFEN- ibuprofen tablet, coated
Western Family Foods, Inc.
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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
- 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
- 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
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or last more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- adults and children 12 years and older:
- 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
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, povidone (K-30), sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Principal Display Panel
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN ADVIL®†
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
Ibuprofen Tablets USP
COATED CAPLETS** (**CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS) - 200 mg each
Proudly distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.
PO Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 USA
Product of India
DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP IMPRINTED WITH "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Advil®.
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ibuprofen tablet, coated |
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| Labeler - Western Family Foods, Inc. (192166072) |