Ibuprofen Pm

Uses of Ibuprofen Pm

Established uses

• Uses ■ for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains ■ helps you fall asleep and stay asleep

How to take Ibuprofen Pm

Directions ■ do not take more than directed ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules at bedtime ■ do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours

Dosage

Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The ranges below are general information, not a personal prescription.

Adults

Directions ■ do not take more than directed ■ adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules at bedtime ■ do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours

Side effects of Ibuprofen Pm

Warnings and who should not take it

Warnings and 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 fatal.
• The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

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