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Ibuprofen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Western Family Foods, Inc.
Label updated
2012-10-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active Ingredient (in each caplet)

Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • Headache
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • toothache
    • backache
    • the common cold
    • menstrual cramps
    • 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 an 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 oder
  • have had stomach ulders or bleeding problems
  • take blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescritpion or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this prdouct
  • take more or for a longer time than directed.

Do not use

  • if you 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 you are

  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • 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 bet better
    • Pain gets worse or last more than 10 days
    • Fever gets worse or last 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 druing the last 3 months of pegnancy unless defintely 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 (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
 Adults and children 12 years and older
  •  take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
 children under 12 years
  •  ask a doctor

Other information

  • store between 20o- 25o C (68o- 77o F)
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton
  • do not use if imprinted foil under cap is broken or missing
  • †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth consumer healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Advil®
Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, dextrose monohydrate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, lecithin, maltodextrin, povidone (K-30), pregelatinized starch, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, and triacetin

Questions or comments?

Call toll free: 1-503-639-6300 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM PST

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Compare to the active ingredient in ADVIL®†

Ibuprofen Caplets

Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer (NSAID)*

Proudly distributed by Western family foods, Inc.

PO Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 USA

www.westernfamily.com

Manufactured by:

Granules India Limited

Madhapur, Hyderabad- 500 081, India.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: baa437dd-b89d-44d9-9a05-543849933127 · Version 2
NDC: 55312-216