Ibuprofen 200 mg

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

100 Tablets

MHL®

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)                                             Purpose

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*                                 Pain reliever/fever reducer

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses      ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

■ common cold                  ■ headache                   ■ toothache

■ muscular aches                ■ backache                  ■ menstrual cramps

■ minor pain of arthritis      

              ■ temporarily reduces fever

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 and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning:  This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID [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 any other pain reliever/fever reducer   ■ right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
■ ulcers
■ bleeding problems
■ high blood pressure
■ heart or kidney disease
■ taken a diuretic
■ reached age 60 or older
■ problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
■ taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
■ under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
■ taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
■ taking any other drug

When using this product  ■ take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
■ long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke

Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools.  These are signs of stomach bleeding.
■ stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ the painful area is red or swollen
■ any new or unexpected symptoms occur

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.

Directions
■ do not take more than directed
■ the smallest effective dose should be used
■ do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
■ adults and children 12 years and over: 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 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

■ avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients   black ink, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, synthetic red iron oxide, titanium dioxide