rx act ibuprofen pm

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Active ingredients (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Nighttime sleep-aid

Pain reliever

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

1. for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
2. helps you fall asleep and stay asleep

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

1. hives
2. facial swelling
3. asthma (wheezing)
4. shock
5. skin reddening
6. rash
7. 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

1. are age 60 or older
2. have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
3. take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
4. take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
5. have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
6. 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

1. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
2. unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
3. in children under 12 years of age
4. right before or after heart surgery
5. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
6. if you have sleeplessness without pain

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

1. stomach bleeding warning applies to you
2. you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
3. you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
4. you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
5. you are taking a diuretic
6. you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
7. you have glaucoma
8. you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

1. drowsiness will occur
2. avoid alcoholic drinks
3. do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
4. 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
• 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,

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

1. do not take more than directed
2. adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
3. do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

1. read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
2. store at 20-25°C (68 -77°F)
3. avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions or comments?

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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

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• rx act ibuprofen pm
• diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• IBUPROFEN
• SILICON DIOXIDE
• CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
• GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE
• HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW)
• LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
• MAGNESIUM STEARATE
• MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
• TALC
• TITANIUM DIOXIDE
• POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
• FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED

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