Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include:
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hives
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facial swelling
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asthma (wheezing)
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shock
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skin reddening
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rash
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blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
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are age 60 or older
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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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take more or for a longer time than directed
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in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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right before or after heart surgery
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if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product
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stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes or have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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you are taking a diuretic
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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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taking any other product that contains phenylephrine or any other nasal decongestant
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taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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taking any other drug
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you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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feel faint
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vomit blood
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have bloody or black stools
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have stomach pain that does not get better
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pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
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symptoms continue or get worse
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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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do not take more than directed
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adults and children 12 years of age and over:
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take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist.
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do not use more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
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do not take more than directed
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adults and children 12 years of age and over:
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take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist.
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do not use more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
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do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
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measure only with dosing cup provided
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keep dosing cup with product
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mL = milliliter
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this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
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do not take more than directed
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adults and children 12 years of age and over:
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take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist.
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do not use more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age