Midol
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Midol Liquid Gels
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each capsule)
- Purposes
- Midol Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Midol Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Capsule Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Midol Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- menstrual cramps
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- the common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
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
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- 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 are taking a diuretic
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- 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 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
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.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
- adults and children 12 years and over:
- take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used
- do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years; consult a doctor
Midol Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
Inactive ingredients
FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, hypromellose, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, vitamin E polyethylene glycol succinate.
Questions?
1-800-331-4536 or www.midol.com
Distributed by:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910 USA
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg Capsule Carton
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Bayer HealthCare
Midol
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Liquid Gels
IBUPROFEN 200mg (NSAID)
PAIN RELIEVER/
FEVER REDUCER
Temporary Relief of
Minor Aches and Pains
due to Cramps, Backache
and Muscle Aches
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LIQUID FILLED CAPSULES
MidolIbuprofen CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
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