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Ibuprofen 200mg

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2024-09-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
IBUPROFEN
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Active ingredient(s)

Ibuprofen USP, 200mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain Reliever/Fever reducer

Use(s)

temporarily relieves minor aches and
pains due to:

  • headache
  • toothache
  • backache
  • menstrual cramps
  • the common cold
  • 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:

  • 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 severe stomach bleeding. The chances are 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. Contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive.

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 side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • the 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, or kidney disease
  • you have asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic 

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

  • 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:

  • feel faint 
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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
  • store between 20-25 °C (68-77° F) 
  • read all warnings and directions before use
  • do not use if seal under bottle cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C
Blue #2, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, Iron Oxide Red, Lecithin, Magnesium
Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol,
Pregelatinized Starch, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

Questions/Comments

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM EST

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NDC: 69168-467