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Ibuprofen

WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER,INCORPORATED

CVS 44-392


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

 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
    • toothache
    • menstrual cramps
    • the common cold
    • backache
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergy to aspirin. Sympoms may include:

  • facial swelling
  • rash
  • hives
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • skin reddening
  • 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

  • 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
    • have bloody or black stools
    • vomit blood
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • any new symptoms appear
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
    • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
    • do not exceed 6 tablets 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 excessive 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?

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Compare to the active ingredient in Motrin® IB†

IBUPROFEN IB
TABLETS USP, 200mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer (NSAID)
100 Coated Tablets

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Motrin® IB.
50844    REV0411B39212

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Ibuprofen
CVS 44-392

Ibuprofen

ibuprofen TABLET, FILM COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-392
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
STARCH, CORN
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
LACTOSE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
POLYDEXTROSE
STEARIC ACID
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 10 mm 44;392 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 24 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2 50 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
3 100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
4 NDC:59779-392-14 500 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA075139 1999-03-02


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