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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

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

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: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

• 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 to prevent 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

• 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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Ibuprofen Tablets 200mg

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