Dolex Flex (dolex flex (ibuprofen) capsule, liquid filled) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient & Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredient (in each capsule)	Purposes
Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID*)............................. (present as the free acid and potassium salt) * nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug	Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• toothache
• backache
• menstrual cramps
• the common cold
• muscular aches
• minor pain from arthritis
• and to reduce 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
• bulers

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)
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for a longer time than directed

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

• 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• 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

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.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used

adults and children 12 years and over	take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years	ask a doctor

Other Information

• each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C blue no.1, gelatin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitol, and sorbitan

Questions Or Comments?

1-866-359-3478 (M-F) 9 AM - 5 PM EST or www.pharmadel.com

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