Description:
Ibuprofen. Advanced medicine for pain. Coated Gel Caplets: Capsule-Shaped Gelatin Coated Tablets. Made in USA.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredient (in each Gel Caplet): Ibuprofen (200 mg). Inactive Ingredients: Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Gelatin, Glycerin, Hypromellose, Iron Oxides, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Pharmaceutical Ink, Propyl Gallate, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin.
Directions:
Do not take more than directed. Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: Take 1 gel caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 gel caplet, 2 gel caplets may be used. Do not exceed 6 gel caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. The smallest effective dose should be used. Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor. Read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat 40 degrees C (above 104 degrees F).
Indications / Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache; muscular aches; menstrual cramps; the common cold; backache; toothache; minor pain of arthritis. Temporarily reduces fever.
Cautions:
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives; facial swelling; asthma (wheezing); 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 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; taking aspirin for cardioprotection. 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. This package for households without young children. Do not use seal under bottle cap imprinted with Sealed for Your Protection is broken or missing.