Ibuprofen

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• toothache
• the common cold
• menstrual cramps
• backache
• headache
• muscular aches
• 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 over: 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

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.

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • have bloody or black stools ­
  • vomit blood ­
  • feel faint
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
• you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
  • chest pain
  • slurred speech
  • leg swelling
  • trouble breathing
  • weakness in one part or side of body
• 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

• 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

• 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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