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Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, the common
cold, toothache, muscular aches, backache, minor pain of arthritis, and
menstrual cramps. Temporarily reduces fever.
Directions:
Do not take more than directed.
Adults and children 12 years and over: take
1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever
does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used.
Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. The smallest effective dose should be used.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Active Ingredient (in each capsule) – Purposes:
Solubilized Ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen – Pain reliever/fever reducer (present as the free acid and potassium salt).
Inactive Ingredients:
FD&C
Green No. 3, Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol,
Potassium Hydroxide, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol. Â
Warnings:
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, asthma (wheezing), facial swelling or shock. Â
Stomach Bleeding Warning: Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding. Â
Alcohol Warning:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor
whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer. Â
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers Â
- stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain Â
- ulcers Â
- bleeding problems Â
- high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, are taking a diuretic, or are over 65 years of age
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition Â
- taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer Â
- taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning) Â
- taking any other drug
When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if Â
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away Â
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days Â
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days Â
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts redness or swelling is present in the painful area Â
- any 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. Â
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.