Description
Details
In Each Capsule: Other Information: Read and keep carton for complete warnings and information. Each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg. Read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton. Store at 20 degrees to 25 degrees C (68 degrees to 77 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat above 40 degrees (104 degrees F). Protect from light.
Ingredients
Fd&c Blue #1, Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol
Directions
DrStop use and ask a doctor if m you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
feel faint m vomit blood have bloody or black stools m have stomach pain that does not get better
you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: m chest pain trouble breathing
weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days m fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
redness or swelling is present in the painful area m any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to
use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in 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 m do not take more than directed m the smallest effective dose should be used
adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used m do not exceed 6 capsules
in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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 and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an 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 m 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 Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer 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 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, asthma, or had a stroke you are taking a diuretic 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 When using this product a take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs