Amazon Basics Ibuprofen Drug Facts

Manufacturer: Amazon.com Services LLC
Effective date: 2026-07-01
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
Source: weekly-update
Hydrated at: 2026-07-17 21:43:13

Label at a glance#

ProductIBUPROFEN

Active ingredientIBUPROFEN

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • toothache • backache • menstrual cramps • the common cold • 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 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used • do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-800-719-9260

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Solubilized Ibuprofen equal to 200 mg Ibuprofen (NSAID)*

(present as the free acid and potassium salt)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- the common cold
- 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:

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 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 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

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:
    - 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 over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used
do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

each capsule contains: potassium 18 mg
read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
store at 20-25°C (68-77° F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104° F)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

FD&C green 3, gelatin, lecithin, medium chain triglyceride, polyethylene glycol 600, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium lauryl sulfate, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

amazon basics

Compare to Advil® Liqui-Gels® minis active ingredient

Minis

Ibuprofen

Liquid Gels** 200 mg

Solubilized Ibuprofen Capsules, 200 mg

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer (NSAID)

Smaller capsule. Same strength.

actual size

160 LIQUID GELS**

**Liquid Filled Capsules

amazon-basics-ibuprofen-carton-image.jpg

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

IBUPROFEN
FD&C GREEN NO. 3
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
WATER
SHELLAC
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
SORBITOL SOLUTION
TITANIUM DIOXIDE

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
72288-640	72288-640-00, 72288-640-06, 72288-640-87

Ingredients#

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

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
IBUPROFEN	WK2XYI10QM	ACTIB
FD&C GREEN NO. 3	3P3ONR6O1S	IACT
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED	2G86QN327L	IACT
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES	C9H2L21V7U	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600	NL4J9F21N9	IACT
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE	WZH3C48M4T	IACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	6DC9Q167V3	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SHELLAC	46N107B71O	IACT
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	368GB5141J	IACT
SORBITOL SOLUTION	8KW3E207O2	IACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	15FIX9V2JP	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Orange Book application contexts#

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Source provenance: Browse the complete Orange Book source catalog · source snapshot 44.

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-product	Trade name	Ingredient	Strength	Dosage form / route	TE codes	RLD / RS	Approval date
A204469-001	IBUPROFEN	IBUPROFEN	EQ 200MG FREE ACID AND POTASSIUM SALT	CAPSULE / ORAL			2018-03-28

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.

Product history page 1 of 2 · 44 observed states.

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2023-05-13 08:27 UTC	2023-05	A204469-001	IBUPROFEN	EQ 200MG FREE ACID AND POTASSIUM SALT	CAPSULE / ORAL	2018-03-28	`053a50430f4f…`
2023-01-26 05:58 UTC	2023-01	A204469-001	IBUPROFEN	EQ 200MG FREE ACID AND POTASSIUM SALT	CAPSULE / ORAL	2018-03-28	`3bdfa0b2c4d7…`
2022-11-12 20:34 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP	2022-11	A204469-001	IBUPROFEN	EQ 200MG FREE ACID AND POTASSIUM SALT	CAPSULE / ORAL	2018-03-28	`3a93d1ddd44b…`

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
IBUPROFEN	IBUPROFEN	Amazon.com Services LLC	faabb11a-6fa0-492d-85cc-74ff8175b0b3	2026-07-01	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 72288-640-06 ndc (package): 72288-640-87 ndc (package): 72288-640-00 ndc (product): 72288-640 ndc11 (package): 72288064000 ndc11 (package): 72288064006 ndc11 (package): 72288064087 spl id: b1fa19b4-76fa-4f0b-82b4-b8d55a663c1f spl set id: faabb11a-6fa0-492d-85cc-74ff8175b0b3

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