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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
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- in children under 12 years of age
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- right before or after heart surgery
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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- if you have sleeplessness without pain
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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, or asthma
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- you have glaucoma
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- you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
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- under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
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- taking any other antihistamines
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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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- drowsiness will occur
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
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- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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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 10 days
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- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
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- in children under 12 years of age
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- right before or after heart surgery
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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- if you have sleeplessness without pain
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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
- •
- 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, or asthma
- •
- you are taking a diuretic
- •
- you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- •
- you have glaucoma
- •
- you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- •
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
- •
- under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
- •
- taking any other antihistamines
- •
- 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 10 days
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- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
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- for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
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- helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
History
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Other Information
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Sources
Imodium Multi-symptom Relief Manufacturers
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Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div. Mcneil-ppc, Inc
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