Ibuprofen

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Ibuprofen 200 mg Tablets

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• DRUG FACTS
• ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
• PURPOSE
• USES
• WARNINGS
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• DIRECTIONS
• OTHER INFORMATION
• INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
• QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
• Package Label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSE

Pain reliever/fever reducer

USES

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

WARNINGS

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

• right before or after heart surgery

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 chances are 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

Ask a doctor before use if you are

• taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
• under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
• taking any other drugs

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. (1-800-222-1222

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 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
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, U.S.A.

call toll free 734-743-6000

Repackaged by:

Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
125 Titus Ave Suite 200
Warrington, PA 18976 USA

Original--08/2010--NJW

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