Motrin PM Caplets Description

• Do not take more than directed.
• Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see warnings)
• Adults and children 12 years and over:  take 2 caplets at bedtime
• Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours

Allergy Alert:  Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.

Symptoms may include:

• hives
• shock
• facial swelling
• skin reddening
• asthma (wheezing)
• 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 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

Do not use: 

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

Ask a doctor before use if:

• the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• you have asthma
• you have glaucoma
• you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostrate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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

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
• 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 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
• 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 occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.  It is especially important to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.