Ibuprofen

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache
• toothache
• backache
• menstrual cramps
• the common cold
• muscular aches n minor pain of arthritis
• 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 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

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

• 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 get better
• you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
  • chest pain
  • trouble breathing
  • weakness in one part or side of body
  • slurred speech
  • leg swelling
• 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

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 

 ever had an allergic reaction to ibuprofen or any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery 

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