ibuprofen tablet
Brand names: AeroTab Ibuprofen
Warnings
WARNINGS 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. If an allergic reaction occurs stop use an dseek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Uses
INDICATIONS & USAGE Uses: Temporarily Relieves minor aches and pains due to: • Headache, toothaches, backache, menstrual cramps, the common cold, • muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis Temporarily reduces fever
Dosage forms & strengths
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Directions: take only as directed - see Overdose warning. Adults and children 12 years of age and older take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist, if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hoiurs, unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years ask a doctor. Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). The smallest effective dose should be used.
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENT Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each tablet) Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, hypromellose, red iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch,silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin