Ibuprofen Pm
38 mg + 200 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Available without prescription
- Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
- Active substance
- Diphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen
- Used in
- Muscles, joints and bones
- Made by
- Kroger Company
- Source
- Official label
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
Nighttime sleep-aid Pain reliever
- For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
- Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
Full directions ↓If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
All warnings ↓- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
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.
- Lactose
lactose monohydrate
Milk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. - Colour dyes
FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A 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.
Every version of this medicine (24)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 24 of 24
- Ibuprofen PmThis oneWithout prescriptionKroger CompanyLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Basic Care Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionAmazon.com Services LLCLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Care One Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionAmerican Sales CompanyLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionAmerisource BergenLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Exchange Select Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionArmy & Air Force Exchange ServiceLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Leader Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionCardinal Health 110, LLC. dba LeaderLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Dg Health Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionDolgencorp IncLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionH E BLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Advil PmWithout prescriptionHaleon US Holdings LLCLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionHyVee IncLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Good Sense Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionL. Perrigo CompanyLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution IncLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Advil PmWithout prescriptionNavajo Manufacturing Company Inc.LactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionPublix Super Markets IncNo ingredient list on the stored label
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionRite Aid CorporationLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionSafewayLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Advil PmWithout prescriptionSelect Consumer GroupLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Foster and Thrive Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionStrategic Sourcing Services LLCLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Up and Up Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionTarget CorporationLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Topcare Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionTopco Associates LLCLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Equaline Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFILactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Equate Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores IncLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
- Ibuprofen PmWithout prescriptionWalgreen CompanyLactoseColour dyesTitanium dioxide
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Kroger Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Diphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen |
| Used in | Muscles, joints and bones |
| Strength | 38 mg + 200 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 80 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 20 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 30142-050 |
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).
Other strengths and forms
24 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Capsule, Liquid Filled10 products
200 mg + 25 mg10
- Tablet, Film Coated9 products
38 mg + 200 mg9
38 mg + 200 mg · 9 companies
- CVS Pharmacy
- H E B
- HyVee Inc
- Kroger Company · this page
- Meijer Distribution Inc
- Publix Super Markets Inc
- Rite Aid Corporation
- Safeway
- Tablet, Coated5 products
200 mg + 38 mg5
200 mg + 38 mg · 5 companies
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.