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Ibuprofen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Genuine First Aid LLC
Label updated
2017-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
IBUPROFEN
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Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Ibuprofen USP (NSAID*) 200mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses


temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

the common cold

headache

toothache

muscular aches

backache

minor pain of arthritis

menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: shock,  facial swelling,  asthma (wheezing) rash, skin reddening, blisters, hives 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 chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner (anticoagulant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing 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

Label information


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer,  right before or after heart surgery.

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if  stomach bleeding warning applies to you; you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn; you have a high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease; you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor before use if you are:

taking any other drug containing NSAID (prescription or nonprescription); 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 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

Label information

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

do not use more than directed; the smallest effective dose should be used; do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor.

Adults and Children (12 years and older):  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: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Other information

Store at controlled room temperature; avoid excessive heat 40 degree Celsius (104 degree Fahrenheit); tamper evident sealed packets; do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive Ingredients

cellulose, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin.

Label information

Distributed by GENUINE FIRST AID
600 Cleveland Str Suite 400, Clearwater, FL 33755

포장 표시

IBUPROFEN 2 Tablets

포장 표시

IBUPROFEN   2 Tablets

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4d554163-43f3-4fdc-86a2-0d64dec85b4f · Version 13
NDC: 52124-0009