Ibuprofen

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• toothache
• backache
• menstrual cramps
• the common cold
• muscular aches
• minor pain of arthritis
• temporarily reduces fever

When using this product

• take with food or milk if upset stomach occurs
• the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

DIRECTIONS

• 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

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you experience any of the follwing signs of stomach bleeding:
• feel faint
• vomit blood
• have bloody or black stools
• have stomach pain that does not get better
• 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• 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

Do not use

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

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