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Ibuprofen

EQUATE (Walmart Stores, Inc.)

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 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
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • toothache
    • backache
    • the common cold
    • 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 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)
  • take more or for a longer time than directed
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you have asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic

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 last more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or last 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and older:
    • 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 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, povidone (K-30), sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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Compare to Advil® Ibuprofen Caplets Active Ingredient**

Ibuprofen

Tablets, 200 mg

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer (NSAID)

200 mg COATED CAPLETS†

†Capsule Shaped Tablets

Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Bentonville, AR 72716

Product of India

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Advil®.

DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP IMPRINTED WITH "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Package Label

Ibuprofen
Equate Ibuprofen 200 mg Caplets

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:49035-248
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
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
HYPROMELLOSES
ferric oxide red
lactose monohydrate
POVIDONES
sodium starch glycolate type a corn
STEARIC ACID
titanium dioxide
triacetin

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
BROWN 15 mm G2 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:49035-248-05 500 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA079174 2013-12-30


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