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IBUPROFEN

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IBUPROFEN




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each tablet): Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 200mg (*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Purpose

Purpose: Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

Uses

Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to

  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor arthritis pain
  • the common pain
  • toothache
  • 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
  • rash
  • shock
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • skin reddening
  • blisters

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an 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 more or for a longer time than directed
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescriptin NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or afte rheart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history orstomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking any other drug containing an NSAID
  • taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • taking aspirin for heart attach or stroke (ibuprofen may decrease the benefit if aspirin)
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition

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

  • an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • new symptoms occur
  • you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better

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 of age and over:

  • take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tabet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, FD&C Red #40 Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, D&C Yellow #10 Lake, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesiuum Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Red Iron Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

IBUPROFEN

IBUPROFEN

ibuprofen TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:50332-0118
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
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
FD&C BLUE NO. 2
FD&C RED NO. 40
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
maltodextrin
cellulose, microcrystalline
polysorbate 80
SILICON DIOXIDE
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
brown 10 mm IBU200 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 2 in 1 PACKET
2 NDC:50332-0118-8 250 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part343 1987-06-03


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