Ibuprofen

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to

• Common cold
• headache
• minor pain of arthritis
• toothache
• backache
• muscular aches
• 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 older

• Take 1 tablet every 4-6 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 of age

• Ask a doctor

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).

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 lsats more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear

• Taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease the benefit of aspirin
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

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

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