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, seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: Are 60 years or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinning (anticoaglant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing a NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others], have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product, or take more / for a longer time than directed. Do not use if you have ever had a n allergic reaction to any other pain reliever / fever reducer or right before / after heart surgery. Ask a doctor before use if you have : problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers. The stomach bleeding warning applies to you. You haev a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn, you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease. You have asthma. You are taking a diuretic. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: taking aspirin to prevent 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: take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed of 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. Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days. Redness or swelling is present in the painful area. Any new symptoms appear. 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.