Ibuprofen Drug Facts

• 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 older	take 1 tablet every 4 to 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	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

• read all warnings and directions before use
• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 mg

PAIN RELIEVER

FEVER REDUCER

(NSAID)

COMPARE TO the active ingredient of ADVIL ^®

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