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 an seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID which may cause sever stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or oder have had stomach ulders or bleeding problems take blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescritpion or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this prdouct take more or for a longer time than directed. Do not use if you ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or 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 have 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 for 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 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 stoolos have stomach pain that does not bet better Pain gets worse or last more than 10 days Fever gets worse or last more than 3 days Redness or swelling is presentin 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 druing the last 3 months of pegnancy unless defintely 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 do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings ) Adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used. do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years: ask a doctor do not use in children under 4 years of age Other information store between 20 o - 25 o C (68 o - 77 o F) read all warnings and directions before use. do not use if inner seal under bottle cap imprinted with "Sealed for your protection" is broken or missing