warnings
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 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 Do not use • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • unless you have time for a full night’s sleep • in children under 12 years of age • right before or after heart surgery • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin • if you have sleeplessness without pain Ask a doctor before use if • 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, or asthma • you are taking a diuretic • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • you have glaucoma • you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid • under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness • taking any other antihistamines • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin • taking any other drug When using this product • drowsiness will occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery • 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 Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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 • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. • 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)