Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Dye-Free Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen)
RITE AID CORPORATION · capsule, liquid filled · NDC 11822-1879
Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory
Dye-Free Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medicine made available by RITE AID CORPORATION, on the U.S. market since April 2021. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA078682), so the FDA has reviewed its safety, effectiveness and manufacturing. A listing proves the product exists; it does not prove that a particular pack is genuine, so compare yours with the official description below.
What the genuine product looks like
From the official FDA label (version of Dec 27, 2023). Compare the colour, shape, imprint and packaging with what you have. Any difference is a reason to ask a pharmacist before taking it.
Product data on the label: Dye-Free Ibuprofen Ibuprofen GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED WATER POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SORBITAN SORBITOL IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN IB5
Text on the package panel: 120's Bottle Label NDC 11822-1879-1 Compare to the active ingredient in Motrin ® IB Liquid-Gels † DYE FREE IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN CAPSULES 200 mg PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER (NSAID) ACTUAL SIZE DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP IMPRINTED WITH “ SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION ” IS BROKEN OR MISSING. 120 LIQUID GELS** (**LIQUID-FILLED CAPSULES) front back
What it is for
Purpose Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Key warnings
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 …
Excerpts from the FDA label. Always read the leaflet in your pack and ask a pharmacist or doctor about your own situation.
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Recalls of this product
No FDA recalls are recorded for NDC 11822-1879. Recalls are listed in FDA enforcement reports from 2004 onward.
Other recent recalls of ibuprofen
Same active ingredient, other companies or packs. Check the company and lot number on your pack.
CGMP Deviations
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Drug ineffective27,695 reports
Pain19,683 reports
Fatigue19,020 reports
Nausea18,574 reports
Headache16,765 reports
Arthralgia13,653 reports
Dyspnoea13,294 reports
Vomiting13,218 reports
Diarrhoea12,905 reports
Dizziness11,570 reports
Show as table
| Item | Value (reports) |
|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 27,695 |
| Pain | 19,683 |
| Fatigue | 19,020 |
| Nausea | 18,574 |
| Headache | 16,765 |
| Arthralgia | 13,653 |
| Dyspnoea | 13,294 |
| Vomiting | 13,218 |
| Diarrhoea | 12,905 |
| Dizziness | 11,570 |
These counts are reports, not proof that the medicine caused the problem. Popular medicines get more reports simply because more people take them. They are useful for spotting what to watch for, not for comparing medicines.
Official listing
Brand
Dye-Free Ibuprofen
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Company
RITE AID CORPORATION
Form
capsule, liquid filled
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2027
Product NDC
11822-1879
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1201
Packages (1)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
11822-1879-1 120 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle (11822-1879-1)
Think your pack is fake?
Stop taking it, keep the pack and receipt, and show it to a pharmacist. In the U.S., report it to FDA MedWatch; elsewhere, to your national medicines regulator. How to spot a fake medicine.
Source: openFDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) drug directory, labels, enforcement reports and FAERS, retrieved Nov 8, 2026. The FDA notes this data should not be relied on alone for medical decisions. Not medical advice.