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                Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers

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          Ibuprofen Drug Facts LabelPostmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers Ibuprofen Drug Facts Label
  
  	
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    Print***Drug Facts******Active ingredient (in each tablet or capsule)***Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug***Purpose***Pain reliever/fever***Uses***temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:headacheminor pain of arthritisthe common coldmuscular achestemporarily reduces feverbackachetoothachemenstrual cramps***Warnings*****Allergy alert:**  Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.  Symptoms may include:hivesfacial swelling****asthma (wheezing**)**shockskin reddeningrashblisterIf 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 olderhave had stomach ulcers or bleeding problemstake a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drugtake other drugs containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this producttake 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 reducerright before or after heart surgery**Ask a doctor before use if you have**problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducersstomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or  stomach painulcersbleeding problemshigh blood pressureheart or kidney diseasetaken a diureticreached 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 drugunder a doctor’s care for any serious conditiontaking any other drug**When using this product**take with food or milk if stomach upset occurslong 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 daysfever gets worse or lasts more than 3 daysstomach pain or upset gets worse or lastsredness or swelling is present in the painful areaany 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.***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)**Refer to the product container for additional directions*****Other information*******Refer to the specific product container for this information.***Inactive Ingredients***The specific product container has an alphabetical list of the inactive ingredients included in the product.***Questions or comments?***This section is not always present.  If it is included, this section often lists an **800 number**as well as times to call with questions or comments.

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      04/06/2016Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers

          
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