Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each capsule):
Solubilized Ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen. Purposes: Pain reliever/fever reducer (present as the free acid and potassium salt).

Inactive Ingredients:
FD&C Green No. 3, Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol.

Direction

Do not take more than directed.
Adults and children 12 years and over; take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. The smallest effective dose should be used.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

Warnings

Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, asthma (wheezing), facial swelling or shock.

Stomach Bleeding Warning: Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding.

Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.

Do not use if

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, are taking a diuretic, or are over 65 years of age

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning)
• taking any other drug

When using this product

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.