IBUPROFEN tablet, film coated

Ibuprofen by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Ibuprofen by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC, LNK International, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each brown caplet)

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

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • backache
  • muscular aches
    
  • toothache
  • menstrual cramps
    
  • headache
  • the common cold
    
  • 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:

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

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:

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

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

• right before or after heart surgery
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

Ask a doctor before use if

• 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

• 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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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
  • slurred speech
  • leg swelling
  • trouble breathing
  • 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,

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

Directions

• 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 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

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?

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

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NDC: 63868-979-24

Compare to the
Active Ingredient in
Advil® Caplets†

Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg

Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer (NSAID)

24 Coated Caplets

Actual Size

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

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth
LCC, owner of the registered trademark Advil® Caplets.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

IBUPROFEN 
ibuprofen tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63868-979
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM)	IBUPROFEN	200 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)

Product Characteristics
Color	BROWN	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	14mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	44;292
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63868-979-24	1 in 1 CARTON	05/24/1988
1		24 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 63868-979-50	1 in 1 CARTON	05/24/1988
2		50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC: 63868-979-10	1 in 1 CARTON	05/24/1988
3		100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA075010	05/24/1988

Labeler - CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC (011920774)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		038154464	PACK(63868-979)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867894	MANUFACTURE(63868-979)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		967626305	PACK(63868-979)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867837	PACK(63868-979)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		868734088	PACK(63868-979)