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 your child: has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] takes more or for a longer time than directed Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. 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 in a child under 2 years of age if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if the child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to your child child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers child has a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn child has not been drinking fluids child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, asthma, or had a stroke child is taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine or any other nasal decongestant taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs Stop use and ask a doctor if the child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feels faint vomits blood has bloody or black stools has stomach pain that does not get better child has symptoms of heart problems or stroke: chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling the child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment symptoms continue or get worse fever or pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area the child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless or sleepy any new symptoms appear Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.