Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache muscular aches backache minor arthritis pain the common pain toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache muscular aches backache minor arthritis pain the common pain toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions: Do not take more than directed; the smallest effective dose should be used. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tabet, 2 tablets may be used do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings: Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives rash shock facial swelling asthma (wheezing) skin reddening blisters Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take more or for a longer time than directed take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescriptin NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
Purpose
Purpose: Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery
When Using
When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area new symptoms occur you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or stomach pain that does not get better
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222
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