Topcare Ibuprofen PM
Generic name: diphenhydramine citrate and ibuprofen
Dosage form: tablet, coated
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Nighttime sleep-aid
Pain reliever
Uses
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- for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
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- helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
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- skin reddening
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- rash
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- 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
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- 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
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- unless you have time for a full night’s sleep
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- in children under 12 years of age
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- right before or after heart surgery
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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- if you have sleeplessness without pain
Ask a doctor before use if
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- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have a breathing problem such as emphysema ...
