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 chances are 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
Do not use
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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
Ask a doctor before use if
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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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, or kidney disease
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you have asthma
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you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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taking any other drug
When using this product
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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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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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. (1-800-222-1222)
Do not use
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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
Ask a doctor before use if
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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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
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you have asthma
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you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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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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the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and older
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take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
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do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and older
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take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
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do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and
older
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take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
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do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
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do not give more than directed
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find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
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if needed, repeat dose every 6-8 hours
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do not use more than 4 times a day