Ibuprofen (ibuprofen 200 mg) Dailymed

Active Ingredient (in Each Brown Tablet)

Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

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

Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

• facial swelling
• hives
• asthma (wheezing)
• rash
• shock
• skin reddening
• buler

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:

• take more or for a longer time than directed
• are age 60 or older
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

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
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 
  you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  
  • 
    have bloody or black stools
    
  • vomit blood
  • 
    feel faint
    
  • 
    have stomach pain that does not get better
    
• 
  you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
  
  • chest pain
  • slurred speech
  • leg swelling
  • trouble breathing
  • weakness in one part or side of body
• 
  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 ( 1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

• 
  do not take more than directed
  
• 
  the smallest effective dose should be used
  
• adults and children 12 years and over: 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

• 
  use by expiration date on package
  
• 
  store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  
• 
  avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
  

Inactive Ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

- 60 Count