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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each orange caplet)

 Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

 Pain reliever/fever reducer

Ibuprofen Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • toothecahe
    • backache
    • menstrual cramps
    • the common cold
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
  • 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:

  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • are age 60 or older
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinnks 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

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have asthma
  • 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 

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

  • 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 of 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
  • have bloody or black stools
  • vomit blood
  • 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 complication 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 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

Ibuprofen Other information

  • store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
  • avoid excess heat 40ºC (104ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

 Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday

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Compare To The Active Ingredient of Motrin® IB Caplets†

IBUPROFEN
IBUPROFEN 200 mg (NSAID)
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

50 CAPLETS
Film Coated Orange Caplets

CAPLETS Actual Size

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Motrin® IB Caplets.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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Manufactured For: Your Military Exchanges
by: LNK International, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11788

Ibuprofen
Exchange Select 44-393

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen CAPSULE, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55301-393
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN 200 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
carnauba wax
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
HYPROMELLOSES
LACTOSE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
POLYDEXTROSE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 14 mm 44;393 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 100 in 1 BOTTLE
2 50 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:55301-393-15 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA075139 2002-04-08


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