Motrin ® IB
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headachemuscular achesminor pain of arthritistoothachebackachethe common coldmenstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert
Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
Stomach bleeding warning
This product contains an 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 ibuprofen or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking aspirin for 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 occurs
- 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
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and older | take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persistif pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be useddo not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- do not take more than directed
- the smallest effective dose should be used
Other information
- read all warnings and directions before use
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- do not use if pouch is torn or damaged
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, iron oxides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect) or visit www.motrin.com
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Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC. McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division Fort Washington, PA 19034 USA
Repackaged and distributed by Convenience Valet ®, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Mortin CVP 4 Count Carton
See Revised Warnings
Motrin ® IB
Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)
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4 Coated Caplets**
2 POUCHES OF 2 CAPLETS EACH
**Capsule-Shaped Tablets
CVP
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