Ibuprofen 200 MG Oral Capsule
WARNINGS
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 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 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 the 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 or asthma 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache backache the common cold minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever toothache menstrual cramps muscular aches
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients FD&C blue #1, gelatin, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitol
PURPOSE
Purpose Pain reliever/ fever reducer
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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.
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if the 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 or asthma you are taking a diuretic
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information each capsule contains : potassium 20 mg store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
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
DO NOT USE
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery
STOP USE
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
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient (in each capsule) Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)* (present as the free acid and potassium salt) *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
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