CounterAct IB Content of Label
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each white tablet)Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
PurposePain reliever/fever reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Use
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headachethe common coldtoothachemuscular achesbackacheminor pain of arthritismenstrual cramps
- temporarily relieves fever
WARNINGS SECTION
WarningsAllergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- skin reddening
- shock
- rash
- blisters
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- right before or after heart surgery
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
- you are taking a diuretic
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel fainthave bloody or black stoolsvomit bloodhave 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- store at controlled room temperature
- avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients cellulose, corn starch, fumed silica gel, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?call 1-800-282-3000
BOXED WARNING SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING