Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Medique Iprin (Ibuprofen)
Unifirst First Aid Corporation · tablet, coated · NDC 47682-700
Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory
Medique Iprin is an over-the-counter medicine made available by Unifirst First Aid Corporation, on the U.S. market since January 2017. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA079174), 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 Sep 9, 2025). 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: Medi-First Ibuprofen Ibuprofen STARCH, CORN POVIDONE K30 STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO SILICON DIOXIDE FERRIC OXIDE RED TALC POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN Reddish Brown G;2 Medi-First Plus Ibuprofen Ibuprofen FERRIC OXIDE RED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED SILICON DIOXIDE IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN POVIDONE K30 SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO TITANIUM DIOXIDE STEARIC ACID STARCH, CORN TALC G;2 Reddish Brown Medique Iprin Ibuprofen ST…
Text on the package panel: Medi-First Ibuprofen Label Medi-First® Ibuprofen 200 mg 100 tablets (50 x 2) Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Aches, Fever • Ibuprofen (NSAID) 200 mg Pull to Open Compare active ingredient to: Advil® Registered Trademark of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare This Package is for Households without Young Children. Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets 100R Ibuprofen 80833 5-3-23 GR
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 ■ skin reddening ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ facial swelling ■ rash ■ shock ■ 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 …
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 47682-700. 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
Medique Iprin
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Company
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
Form
tablet, coated
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2026
Product NDC
47682-700
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1
Packages (5)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
47682-700-13 250 packet in 1 box (47682-700-13) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet
47682-700-47 100 packet in 1 box (47682-700-47) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet
47682-700-64 12 packet in 1 box (47682-700-64) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet
47682-700-69 3 packet in 1 box (47682-700-69) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet (47682-700-99)
47682-700-99 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet (47682-700-99)
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.