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MOTRIN® IB, Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets for Pain & Fever Relief

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Get relief from minor aches and pains and temporarily reduce fevers with MOTRIN® IB tablets that each contain 200 mg of the NSAID ibuprofen. Safe and effective when used as directed, these ibuprofen tablets work to temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains due to the common cold, headache, muscular aches, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, backache, and menstrual cramps. Each MOTRIN® IB tablet contains 200 milligrams of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen, a pain relief medicine that works fast to stop pain where it starts for powerful, effective relief. Adults and children 12 and older, take one caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to one caplet, two caplets may be used.

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Product Details

  • 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

Active ingredient (in each caplet) (Purposes)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID*) (Pain reliever/fever reducer)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow no. 6, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Or

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, iron oxides, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Do not take more than directed

  • The smallest effective dose should be used

Adults and children 12 years and older

  • Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

  • If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used

  • Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years

Ask a doctor

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 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 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 ibuprofen or 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, 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 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

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 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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Read all warnings and directions before use

  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

  • 100-count bottle of MOTRIN® IB tablets with the NSAID ibuprofen pain reliever help provide effective pain relief from minor aches and pains

  • MOTRIN® IB tablets temporarily reduce fever and offer pain relief due to the common cold, minor pain of arthritis, headache, backache, toothache and menstrual cramps

  • Each MOTRIN® IB tablet contains 200 milligrams of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen, a pain relief medicine to help stop pain at its source and provide powerful pain relief when it counts

  • MOTRIN® IB tablets are indicated for ages 12 years or older and are safe and effective when used as directed for fever and pain relief. Take one today and get long-lasting pain relief with MOTRIN® IB tablets

  • Adults and children 12 years and older, take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to one caplet, two caplets may be used. Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

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