Indications and uses
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
Ibuprofen
- Manufacturer
- P & L Development, LLC
- Effective date
- 2021-10-26
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 22:30:35
Label at a glance#
ProductIbuprofen
Active ingredientIBUPROFEN
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years and older: 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
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen USP,
200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- 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
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 an 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 he 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
- 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
- the 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 asthma, or had a stroke
- 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- 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
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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- adults and children 12 years and older:
- 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
- store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
Inactive ingredients
colloidal sillicon dioxide, corn starch, iron oxide red, macrogel/PEG, polyvinyl alcohol-part hydrolyzed, povidone K30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Principal Display Panel
†Compare to the active ingredient in Advil®
ibuprofen
tablets USP 200 mg
see new warnings
pain reliever / fever reducer (NSAID)
coated tablets
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Advil®.
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Product Label
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Ibuprofen
- STARCH, CORN
- FERRIC OXIDE RED
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- STEARIC ACID
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE K30
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN
- TALC
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 59726-568 | 59726-568-40, 59726-568-24 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| IBUPROFEN | WK2XYI10QM | ACTIB |
| STARCH, CORN | O8232NY3SJ | IACT |
| FERRIC OXIDE RED | 1K09F3G675 | IACT |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | IACT |
| STEARIC ACID | 4ELV7Z65AP | IACT |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED | 532B59J990 | IACT |
| POVIDONE K30 | U725QWY32X | IACT |
| SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN | AG9B65PV6B | IACT |
| TALC | 7SEV7J4R1U | IACT |
Source Document#
Orange Book application contexts#
All distinct exact application/product contexts derived from this label’s complete NDC list are paginated below.
Orange Book products#
| Application-product | Trade name | Ingredient | Strength | Dosage form / route | TE codes | RLD / RS | Approval date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A079174-001 | IBUPROFEN | IBUPROFEN | 200MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2010-12-10 |
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