RX ACT IBUPROFEN PM- diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen tablet, coated

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Drug Labeling and Warnings

rx act ibuprofen pm by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by H E B. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Nighttime sleep-aid

Pain reliever

Uses

• for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
• 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:

• 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
• unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
• in children under 12 years of age
• right before or after heart surgery
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• if you have sleeplessness without pain

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
• you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• you have glaucoma
• you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
• under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
• taking any other antihistamines
• taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
• taking any other drug

When using this product

• drowsiness will occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
• 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
• trouble breathing
• weakness in one part or side of body
• slurred speech
• leg swelling
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
• 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
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
• do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Other information

• read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
• store at 20-25°C (68 -77°F)
• 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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active ingredients

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Ibuprofen PM

Ibuprofen, 200 mg

Diphenhydramine Citrate, 38 mg

Pain Reliever (NSAID) / Nighttime Sleep-Aid

actual size

20 COATED CAPLETS**

**Capsule-Shaped Tablets

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

RX ACT IBUPROFEN PM 
diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen tablet, coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 37808-050
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE (UNII: 4OD433S209) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M)	DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE	38 mg
IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM)	IBUPROFEN	200 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE (UNII: R8WTH25YS2)
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW) (UNII: RFW2ET671P)
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)

Product Characteristics
Color	BLUE	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE (tablet)	Size	15mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L050
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 37808-050-27	1 in 1 CARTON	03/11/2009
1		80 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 37808-050-60	1 in 1 CARTON	03/11/2009
2		20 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	ANDA079113	03/11/2009

Labeler - H E B (007924756)