Counteract Ib 200 Mg Oral Tablet

Active ingredient (in each white tablet)
Ibuprofen USP, 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Use

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold toothache muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis menstrual cramps temporarily relieves fever

WARNINGS

Warnings
Allergy 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 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:
have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug are age 60 or older take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] take more or for a longer time than directed have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

right before or after heart surgery if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

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

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

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 faint have bloody or black stools vomit blood have 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

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.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

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 controlled room temperature avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F)

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

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