ibuprofen

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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• muscular aches
• minor pain of arthritis
• toothache
• backache
• the common cold
• menstrual cramps
• temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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• 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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

• 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
• 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in 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

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used

Adults and children 12 years and older:

• take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
• if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
• do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• read all warnings and directions before use
• store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C)
• see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, iron oxides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

Principal Display Panel

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Ibuprofen Caplets**

p

IBUPROFEN TABLETS, 200 mg

• Pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)

50 Coated caplets**

**Capsule-shaped tablets

ACTUAL SIZE

Compare to the active ingredient in Motrin^® IB

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• ibuprofen
• SILICON DIOXIDE
• STARCH, CORN
• CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
• FD&C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE
• FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 ALUMINUM LAKE
• FERRIC OXIDE RED
• MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
• POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
• STEARIC ACID
• TALC
• TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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