Medicine guide

Ibuprofen Pm

38 mg + 200 mg · Tablet, Film Coated

  • Available without prescription
  • Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Made by
Kroger Company

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 · 2025-06-23

What it is

Nighttime sleep-aid Pain reliever

Used for
  • For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
  • Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime

do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

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
20other products contain Diphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

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

From the official label · 2025-06-23 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
  • in children under 12 years of age
  • right before or after heart surgery
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • if you have sleeplessness without pain

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
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
  • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

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
  • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • you have glaucoma
  • you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

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

Ask a pharmacist first if

  • you are
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
  • under a doctor’s care for any continuing medical illness
  • taking any other antihistamines
  • 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 problems 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
  • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
  • 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 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.
  • Do not use
  • if you have sleeplessness without pain Ask a doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
  • if you are
  • taking any other drug When using this product
  • drowsiness will occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • chest pain
  • leg swelling
  • any new symptoms appear 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.
  • Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
  • drowsiness will occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
  • 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 (1-800-222-1222).

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

How to store it

  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Nighttime sleep-aid Pain reliever

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

Other ingredients

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

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide black, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide

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

Questions about this product

Call 1-800-632-6900

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.

  • Lactoselactose monohydrateMilk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.
  • Colour dyesFD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lakeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

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 byKroger Company
Active substanceDiphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen
Used inMuscles, joints and bones
Strength38 mg + 200 mg
FormTablet, Film Coated
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 80 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
NDC30142-050

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).

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