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Ibuprofen

McKesson Packaging Services Business Unit of McKesson Corporation

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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
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • menstrual cramps
  • 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which may cause 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 an NSAID (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 you have

  • problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain
  • ulcers
  • bleeding problems
  • high blood pressure
  • reached age 60 or older
  • heart or kidney disease
  • taken a diuretic
  • asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
  • taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin to prevent 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
  • long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
  • 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
  • do not take longer than 10 days unless directed by a doctor (see warnings)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 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

Other information

  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, confectioner's sugar,crospovidone, gelatin, guar gum, hydrogenated vegetable oil, hydroxypropyl cellulose, kaolin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, starch, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax

PACKAGE DISPLAY PANEL

Ibuprofen

LABEL TEXT

NDC 63739-134-01

UD 750 Tablets (25X30)

Mfg. By: Ohm Laboratories, Inc. 14 Terminal Road New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dist. By: McKesson Packaging 7101 Weddington Rd Concord, NC 28027

LS-134-01-M08-01-A-R2

FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY See window at back of box for expiration date and lot number.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen TABLET, SUGAR COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:63739-134(NDC:51660-420)
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
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
propylene glycol
STARCH, CORN

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
WHITE 11 mm 420 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:63739-134-01 30 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA071163 2005-01-10


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