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Ibuprofen

Manufacturer
Geritrex LLC
Effective date
2018-10-12
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 22:57:05

Label at a glance#

ProductIbuprofen
Active ingredientIBUPROFEN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each brown tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • toothache
  • the common cold
  • menstrual cramps
  • backache
  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

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

  • take more or for a longer time than directed
  • are age 60 or older
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin,
    ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 any other pain reliever/fever
    reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • 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
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • 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

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:
    • have bloody or black stools ­
    • vomit blood ­
    • feel faint
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
    • chest pain
    • slurred speech
    • leg swelling
    • trouble breathing
    • weakness in one part or side of body
  • 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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison
Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while
    symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

  • use by expiration date on package
  • store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose,
polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-736-3437 8:30 AM-5:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

1000 tablets label1000 tablets label

100 tablets label100 tablets label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
310965ibuprofen 200 MG Oral TabletPSN1
310965ibuprofen 200 MG Oral TabletSCD1
310965ibuprofen 200 MG (as ibuprofen sodium 256 MG) Oral TabletSY1

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
IBUPROFEN Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20191108

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
54162-941-00Ibuprofen100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICTABLET, COATED1001
54162-941-90Ibuprofen1000 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTICTABLET, COATED10001

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
54162-941IBUPROFEN TABLET, COATED [GERITREX LLC]1Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20181025_ca9498ec-755d-4a09-9504-210dd48d6fed.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
54162-941-00EA - Each54162-941cb2042f1-0675-4cf8-ae8b-7b79c2643a8912019-05-02
54162-941-90EA - Each54162-941d1f6b409-2b1d-4588-9969-f1da887bf16912019-05-02

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
54162-94154162-941-90, 54162-941-00

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
IBUPROFENWK2XYI10QMACTIB
CARNAUBA WAXR12CBM0EIZIACT
SILICON DIOXIDEETJ7Z6XBU4IACT
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED3NXW29V3WOIACT
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE3SY5LH9PMKIACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE70097M6I30IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSEOP1R32D61UIACT
POLYDEXTROSEVH2XOU12IEIACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED3WJQ0SDW1AIACT
FERRIC OXIDE RED1K09F3G675IACT
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO5856J3G2A2IACT
STEARIC ACID4ELV7Z65APIACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE15FIX9V2JPIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Orange Book application contexts#

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Source provenance: Browse the complete Orange Book source catalog · source snapshot 43.

Orange Book products#

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-productTrade nameIngredientStrengthDosage form / routeTE codesRLD / RSApproval date
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Observed Orange Book product history#

Observed FDA ZIP history: Each table is queried independently by exact application/product key from successfully parsed Orange Book snapshots. Capture times identify archived source observations; absence or a change between snapshots is not inferred. FDA publication files that were not recoverable as structured ZIP data are not represented as states.

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
IbuprofenIBUPROFENGeritrex LLCca9498ec-755d-4a09-9504-210dd48d6fed2018-10-12WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 54162-941-90
ndc (package): 54162-941-00
ndc (product): 54162-941
ndc11 (package): 54162094100
ndc11 (package): 54162094190
spl id: f6080edf-c278-4721-8335-4c299adf0c9e
spl set id: ca9498ec-755d-4a09-9504-210dd48d6fed

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