612R-Timely-ibuprofen

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pain 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 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

• 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

• 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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