Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM)
Western First Aid Safety DBA Aramark
ORAL
OTC DRUG
Purpose Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID )*.............Pain Reliever Fever Reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Uses: Temporarily Relieves minor aches and pains due to: • Headache, toothaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, • muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis Temporarily reduces fever Do not use: • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain • reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Stop use and ask a doctor if: • 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 occur
OTC monograph not final
ARAMARK IBUPROFEN- IBUPROFEN TABLET WESTERN FIRST AID SAFETY DBA ARAMARK _Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may_ _be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not_ _evaluated whether this product complies._ ---------- ARAMARK IBUPROFEN _DRUG FACTS_ ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET) Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* PURPOSE Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*.............Pain Reliever Fever Reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug _USES:_ TEMPORARILY RELIEVES MINOR ACHES AND PAINS DUE TO: • Headache, toothaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, • muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis Temporarily reduces fever _WARNINGS:_ ALLERGY ALERT: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock, skin reddening, rash, blisters STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: • are age 60 or older • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • take other drugs containing prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • take more or for a longer time than directed DO NOT USE: • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain • reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF: • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain • relievers or fever reducers • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or asthma • you are taking a diuretic ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE: • under a doctor’s care f Read the complete document