Medicine guide

Ibuprofen 200 Mg

200 mg · Capsule, Liquid Filled

  • Available without prescription
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Active substance
Ibuprofen
Made by
R J General Corporation

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-11-17

What it is

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Used for
  • Headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over:: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
676other products contain Ibuprofen — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

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

From the official label · 2025-11-17 · DailyMed

How it works

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Ibuprofen). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

Ibuprofen tablets contain ibuprofen which possesses analgesic and antipyretic activities.

Its mode of action, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood, but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition.

Half-life1.8–2.0 h
Mostly cleared after≈ 9.5 hfive half-lives — our arithmetic
How the body breaks it down

Ibuprofen is rapidly metabolized and eliminated in the urine.

With food

When ibuprofen tablets are administered immediately after a meal, there is a reduction in the rate of absorption but no appreciable decrease in the extent of absorption.

Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-09-08

Do not take it if

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • 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

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better
  • you have symptoms of heart problem or stroke:
  • chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other 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 warming:
  • NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart failure, and stroke.
  • These can be fatal.
  • The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
  • if you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug
  • When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor
  • if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • 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
  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

FD&C green no. 3, gelatin, lecithin (soybean), medium-chain triglycerides, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

  • Call toll free 1-800-88-ADVIL Distributed by:
  • GSK CH, Warren, NJ 07059 Packaged and distributed by RJ Corp with the permission of HALEON.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesFD&C green no. 3Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugar alcoholssorbitol sorbitan solutionSorbitol and similar can upset the stomach and matter with fructose intolerance.
  • GelatingelatinAnimal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets.
  • Soylecithin (soybean)Matters with a soy allergy.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made byR J General Corporation
Active substanceIbuprofen
Used inMuscles, joints and bones
Strength200 mg
FormCapsule, Liquid Filled
RouteOral
Packs50 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 POUCH · 25 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 POUCH
NDC70264-043
NDC70264-044

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

5 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

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