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Overview & Uses

Don't let pain slow you down one second longer than it has to. Nothing works faster or stronger on muscle pain--not Advil®*, not Aleve®.* Reach for MOTRIN® IB at the first sign of discomfort, and get back in the game of life.

* Registered trademarks of their respective owners and not McNeil-PPC, Inc.

Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

Headache
Muscular aches
Minor pain of arthritis
Toothache
Backache
The common cold
Menstrual cramps

Temporarily reduces fever

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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 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 NASAIDs (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 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 to prevent 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 faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse of 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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