MCKESSON IBUPROFEN 200 MG- ibuprofen tablet, coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM)

Available from:

McKesson Medical-Surgical

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with ■ headache ■ toothache ■ backache ■ menstrual cramps ■ common cold ■ muscular aches ■ minor arthritis pain Temporarily reduces fever. Do not use - if you have evr had an allergic reaction to any other painb releiver/fever reducer - right before or after heart surgery Stop use and ask a doctor if - you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint •vomit blood •have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better - you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke • chest pain • trouble breathing • weakness in one part or side of body • slurred speech • leg swelling - pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days - fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days - redness or swelling is present in the painful area - any new or unexpected symptoms occur

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

MCKESSON IBUPROFEN 200 MG- IBUPROFEN TABLET, COATED
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL
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MCKESSON IBUPROFEN 200 MG
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID*).
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
_PURPOSE_
Pain reliever/fever reducer
_USES_
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with
■ headache ■ toothache ■ backache ■ menstrual cramps
■ common cold ■ muscular aches ■ minor arthritis pain
Temporarily reduces fever.
_WARNINGS_
ALLERGY ALERT: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction,
especially in people
allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
■ hives ■ skin reddening ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ facial swelling
■ rash ■ shock ■
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
■ 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 evr had an allergic reaction to any other painb
releiver/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
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, kidney
disease, asthma
or had a stroke
you are taking a diuretic
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking aspirin for heart