IBUPROFEN TABLETS USP 200 mg

Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.

Symptoms may include:

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

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

This product contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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

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

• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you have asthma
• you are taking a diuretic

• taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

• 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

■ 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

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.