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
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chances are 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 or nonprescription 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
■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers ■ the stomach bleeding warning applies to you ■ you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn ■ you
have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ■ you have asthma ■ you are taking a diuretic
■ taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin under a doctor’s care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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 appear
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
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ right before or
after heart surgery
■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers ■ the stomach bleeding warning applies to you ■ you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn ■ you
have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ■ you have asthma ■ you are taking a diuretic
■ taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin under a doctor’s care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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 appear
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
Ask a doctor before use if
■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers ■ the stomach bleeding warning applies to you ■ you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn ■ you
have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease ■ you have asthma ■ you are taking a diuretic
■ taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin under a doctor’s care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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 appear
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin under a doctor’s care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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 appear
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
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 appear
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
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ toothache ■ backache ■ the common cold ■ menstrual cramps ■ temporarily reduces fever