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Ibuprofen

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Chain Drug Consortium LLC
Label updated
2013-04-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
IBUPROFEN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

·        nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSE

Pain reliever / fever reducer

USE(S)

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to :
  • backache
  • headache
  • menstrual cramps
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • muscular aches
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • Temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS

Allergy alerts: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergy reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.

Symptoms may include: 

  • asthma (wheezing)
  • blisters
  • facial swelling
  • hives
  • rash
  • shock
  • skin reddening

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 stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

  • are age 60 or older
  • have bad stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drug containing prescription NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • the 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

 you have

  • problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
  • ulcers
  • bleeding problems
  • high blood pressure
  • heart or kidney disease
  • taken a diuretics
  • reached age 60 or older
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF

you are

  • taking any other drugs containg an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
  • taking a blood thining (anticoagulant) or steriod drug
  • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attacks 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
  • long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
STOP USE AND ASK 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 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
  • redness or swelling is present in painful area
  • any new symptoms appear
PREGNANCY/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 a 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 PoisonControlCenter 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)

         

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
  • ask a doctor
INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Colloidal silicon dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline sodium, Pregelatinised starch, talc.

STORAGE
  • store between 20-25 0c (68-77 0 F).
  • do not use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with” SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is broken or missing.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Carton Label PDP

NDC# 68016-295-01

DYE FREE
Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

100 COATED TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]





Bottle Label PDP

NDC# 68016-295-01

DYE FREE
Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

100 COATED TABLETS


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




Carton Label PDP

NDC# 68016-295-50

DYE FREE
Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

50 COATED TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]





Bottle Label PDP

NDC# 68016-295-50

DYE FREE
Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

50 COATED TABLETS


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]






DailyMed Set ID: 733d3671-2924-49d3-ad1d-c577a441ace8 · Version 1
NDC: 68016-295