IBUPROFEN tablet, coated

Ibuprofen by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Ibuprofen by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • toothache
  • backache
  • menstrual cramps
  • 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

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

• 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• 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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ side effects occur.  You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

■ 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    

   ■ weakness in one part or side of body

   ■ slurred speech

   ■ leg swelling

■ 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

■  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

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
• read all warnings and directions before use
• retain carton for complete product information and warnings

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone K30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF ADVIL®†

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Ibuprofen

Tablets, 200mg

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

Actual Size

24 TABLETS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

IBUPROFEN 
ibuprofen tablet, coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63941-109
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
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)
POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)
STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	brown	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	10mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	G2
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63941-109-01	1 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2017
1		24 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 63941-109-02	1 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2017
2		50 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC: 63941-109-03	1 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2017
3		100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC: 63941-109-05	500 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	05/01/2017
5	NDC: 63941-109-10	2 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2017
5		100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC: 63941-109-08	250 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	10/30/2023

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA079174	05/01/2017

Labeler - VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY (868703513)