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, kidney disease, or 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
 
- vomit blood
 
- have bloody or black stools
 
- have stomach pain that does not get better
 
- 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.