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
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 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 caplets may be used
- Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- Children under 12 years
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 drug 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 effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach problems that last or come back such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
- ulcers
- bleeding problems
- high blood pressure
- heart or kidney disease
- taken a diuretic
- reached age 60 or older
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 doctors care for any serious condition
- 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
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- 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 Do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted Safety Seal is broken or missing Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Ibuprofen 200 mg in each caplet Other Ingredients: Carnauba Wax , Corn Starch , FD&C Yellow No. 6 , Hypromellose , Iron Oxide , Polydextrose , Polyethylene Glycol , Silicon Dioxide , Stearic Acid , Titanium Dioxide Other Information: Store between 20-25 degrees C (68 - 77 degrees F) McNiel-PPC Inc ©2008 Motrin IB www.motrin.com |