Ibuprofen Capsule
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Ibuprofen
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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 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 be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever
Directions do not take more than directed 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 do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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 …
Ibuprofen Capsule is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Ibuprofen Capsule drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Ibuprofen Capsule label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 310964 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Ibuprofen Capsule (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS