Description
Compare active ingredient to Advil® and Motrin®.
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with- headache
- toothache
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- common cold
- muscular aches
- minor arthritis pain
- Easy-to-swallow, film coated tablets
- Unit dose packets
- Each tablet contains: Ibuprofen 200mg
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Ibuprofen (NSAID*) 200mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer
Inactive ingredients*
carnauba wax*, corn starch, hypromellose*, iron oxide red, lactose*, magnesium stearate*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polydextrose*, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol*, povidone (K-30)*, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc*, titanium dioxide
*may contain
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- skin reddening
- facial swelling
- rash
- asthma (wheezing)
- blisters
- shock
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 or 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
- 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
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- 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, kidney disease, asthma or had a stroke
- you are taking diuretics
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
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
- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
- chest pain
- trouble breathing
- weakness in one part or side of the 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 or unexpected symptoms occur
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically 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.
■ read all product information before using■ store at 68-77°F (20-25°C)
■ avoid excessive heat 104°F (above 40°C)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets