Rx-Act Ibuprofen

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Serious side effects have been reported with ibuprofen. See “Drug Precautions” section.

Common side effects of ibuprofen include:

• stomach effects:  nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach irritation, bloating or flatulence, constipation
• others: headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, swelling of arms or legs, rash

This is not a complete list of ibuprofen side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Ibuprofen falls into category C. This medication may be given to a pregnant woman if her healthcare provider believes that its benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh any possible risks to her unborn baby.

In addition, ibuprofen is known to cause heart defects on the developing fetus. Use during pregnancy, especially during late pregnancy, should be avoided.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

It is not known if ibuprofen is excreted in human breast milk or if it will harm your nursing baby.

Take ibuprofen exactly as prescribed. Ibuprofen may be taken several times per day, depending on reason for use.

Shake oral suspension ibuprofen before use. May take ibuprofen with food or milk to prevent stomach irritation.

Do not exceed 3.2 grams (3200 mg) per day.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of ibuprofen at the same time unless instructed by your doctor.

Store ibuprofen at room temperature.

Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.