Ibuprofen Liquid Gel: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

Serious Warnings and Precautions

• Caution in those with heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions that may cause excess fluid collecting in tissues.
• Caution in patients prone to gastrointestinal tract irritation, including those with a history of peptic ulcer. The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you are: age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti-inflammatory drugs, have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
• Caution in patients at risk of kidney problems, including the elderly or those using diuretics.
• Stop use and contact a doctor if you observe blood in the urine or you develop urgent, frequent, painful or difficult urination.

• Ibuprofen Liquid Gel should not be used during third trimester of pregnancy.

• Talk to your doctor if you are trying to conceive, in your first or second trimester of pregnancy or if breastfeeding.

What is Ibuprofen Liquid Gel used for?

• Temporary relief of mild to moderate migraine headaches including associated symptoms of nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.
• Fast and effective temporary relief of muscle aches and pain, joint and body pain, backache, muscle sprains and strains, pain of inflammation associated with conditions including arthritis and physical or athletic overexertion (e.g., sprains or strains), headache including tension headache, dental pain, menstrual pain, aches and pain due to the common cold and flu and for reduction of fever.

How does Ibuprofen Liquid Gel work?

Ibuprofen Liquid Gel (ibuprofen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can reduce the chemicals produced by your body which cause pain and inflammation.

What are the ingredients in Ibuprofen Liquid Gel?

Medicinal ingredient: Ibuprofen (present as free acid and potassium salt).

Non-medicinal ingredients: FD&C Green No. 3, gelatin, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water and sorbitol sorbitan solution.

Ibuprofen Liquid Gel comes in the following dosage forms: Ibuprofen 200 mg capsules

Do not use Ibuprofen Liquid Gel if:

You have or are:

• active or recurrent stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, or active inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn’s, colitis),
• taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any NSAIDs including any other ibuprofen product,
• allergic / hypersensitive to ASA, ibuprofen, other salicylates, other NSAIDs or any of Ibuprofen Liquid Gel ingredients (refer to the non-medicinal ingredients on outer carton or composition section),
• nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose), or allergic manifestations such as asthma, anaphylaxis (sudden severe life-threatening allergic reaction), urticaria / hives, rhinitis (stuffed or runny nose that may be due to allergies), skin rash or other allergic symptoms,
• dehydrated (significant fluid loss) due to vomiting, diarrhea or lack of fluid intake,
• diagnosed with severe high blood pressure or have severe coronary artery disease,
• right before or after heart surgery,
• serious liver or kidney disease,
• high potassium in the blood,
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,
• in your third trimester of pregnancy.

Ibuprofen Liquid Gel should NOT be used in patients under 12 years of age since the safety and effectiveness have NOT been established. Children under 12 should use Children’s Ibuprofen.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you use Ibuprofen Liquid Gel. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

• have previous or current stomach ulcers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart disease or thyroid disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia), any other serious disease,
• are under doctor’s care for any serious condition,
• are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding,
• are taking any other drug including over-the-counter drugs.

Use with caution in the elderly.

Long-term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

The use of NSAIDs, like Ibuprofen Liquid Gel, in the second trimester of pregnancy should be restricted to the lowest dose necessary for the shortest possible duration.

At 20 weeks or later in pregnancy, your use of NSAIDs may need to be monitored by a doctor due to the rare risk of kidney problems in the unborn baby which may result in decreased amniotic fluid volume and other complications.

Other warnings you should know about:

When using this product:

• take with food or milk if upset stomach 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 show signs of stomach bleeding (see Serious Warnings and Precautions above for stomach bleeding warning)
• pain worsens or lasts more than 5 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• any new symptoms appear

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Do not use Ibuprofen Liquid Gel if you are taking:

• Daily low-dose ASA (81–325 mg), without talking to a doctor or pharmacist. Ibuprofen may interfere with the preventive benefits of ASA.
• ASA or other anti-inflammatory medication.

The following may interact with Ibuprofen Liquid Gel (NOT a complete list):

• acetaminophen,
• anticoagulants (blood thinners),
• digoxin,
• oral antidiabetic agents and insulin,
• diuretics,
• methotrexate,
• lithium,
• protein-bound drugs including probenecid,
• thyroxine,
• antibiotics,
• cyclosporine,
• phenytoin,
• corticosteroids or benzodiazepines,
• other NSAIDs,
• medications for high blood pressure.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription drugs you are taking or plan to take.

How to take Ibuprofen Liquid Gel:

Take the lowest dose of this medication for the shortest time period. Taking too much Ibuprofen Liquid Gel may increase your chances of unwanted and sometimes dangerous side effects, especially if you are elderly, have other diseases or take other medications.

Usual dose:

For migraine headaches: Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 (every 4 hours) or 2 (every 6-8 hours) Ibuprofen Liquid Gel capsule(s) at the first sign of symptoms as needed. Do not exceed 6 Ibuprofen Liquid Gel capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.

For all other uses: Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 (every 4 hours) or 2 (every 6-8 hours) Ibuprofen Liquid Gel capsule(s) as needed. Do not exceed 6 Ibuprofen Liquid Gel capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use longer than 3 days for a fever or 5 days for pain relief. Do not give to children under

1. 12. Children under 12 should use Children’s Ibuprofen.

Overdose:

If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much Ibuprofen Liquid Gel, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms.

Missed Dose:

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

What are possible side effects from using Ibuprofen Liquid Gel?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking Ibuprofen Liquid Gel. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Ibuprofen Liquid Gel may occasionally produce unwanted sides effects such as heartburn, nausea or vomiting, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, nervousness, sleeplessness or itching. Stop use and contact a healthcare professional if these symptoms worsen or persist.

Side effects may be minimized by using the smallest dose for the shortest duration of time.

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

Store at room temperature between 15-30°C.

Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child.

If you want more information about Ibuprofen Liquid Gel:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full Product Monograph that is prepared for health professionals and includes the Patient Mediation Information by visiting the Health Canada Drug Product Database website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.

JAMP Pharma Corporation

1310 rue Nobel

Boucherville, Québec

J4B 5H3, Canada

Date of Authorization: 2026-05-15