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Compare Kirkland Signature™ Ibuprofen to the Active Ingredient in Advil®.**
Kirkland Signature™ Ibuprofen temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with:
the common cold
headache
toothache
muscular aches
backache
the minor pain of arthritis
the pain of menstrual cramps
the reduction of fever
Directions:
Do not take more than directed. The smallest effective dose should be used. Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see warnings).
Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used, do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Active Ingredient (in each tablet) - Purpose:
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* - Pain reliever/ fever reducer.
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive Ingredients:
Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Iron Oxides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.
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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (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 surgery.
Ask a doctor before use if you have: Problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers. Stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain. Ulcers. Bleeding problems. High blood pressure. Heart or kidney disease. Taken a diuretic, Reached age 60 or older.
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. Taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription). Taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug. 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. Long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding. Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days. Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days. Stomach pain or upset gets worse or last. 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.
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Advil®.
Made In U.S.A
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool dry place, tightly closed.
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