Apotex Apo-Ibuprofen 400 mg 100 Tablets

Uses - Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains due to: headache, migraine, backache, common cold or flu, arthritis or muscle sprains and strains, toothache, menstrual cramps - Temporarily reduces fever How to Use Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: - take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed - do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours. - Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Warnings WARNINGS STOMACH BLEEDING WARNING - This product may cause stomach bleeding. - Symptoms may include: feeling faint, vomiting blood, bloody or black stools - The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you: are age 60 or over, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. ALLERGY ALERT - Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to ASA. - Stop use and get medical help right away if you have, severe itching, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, skin reddening, blisters, or rash, difficulty breathing, shock DO NOT USE - with ASA, other NSAIDs or ibuprofen products - if you are, allergic to ibuprofen, ASA, salicylates, NSAIDs, or any ingredients in this product, in your third trimester of pregnancy, dehydrated due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake. - if you have, ulcers or stomach bleeding, recurring ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, serious liver or kidney disease, lupus, high potassium in the blood, growth inside your nose, right before or after heart surgery ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU - have, asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease or had heart failure, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, blood clotting disorder, any other serious condition - take any other medication - are trying to conceive or pregnant. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. - are breastfeeding WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT - take with food or milk if upset stomach occurs - the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF - you have signs of stomach bleeding (see Stomach bleeding warning above) - pain worsens or lasts more than 5 days - fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days - any new symptoms appear KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away. DO NOT DISCARD CARTON, IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.