Ibuprofen

• 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

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• 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
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
    
  • have black or bloody stools
    
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
  • chest pain
  • slurred speech
  • leg swelling
    
  • trouble breathing
    
  • weakness in one part or side of body
• 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

• 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

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• right before or after heart surgery