Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Green Guard Ibuprofen Relief (Ibuprofen)
Unifirst First Aid · tablet, coated · NDC 47682-710
Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory
Green Guard Ibuprofen Relief is an over-the-counter medicine made available by Unifirst First Aid, 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: Green Guard Ibuprofen Relief Ibuprofen TITANIUM DIOXIDE SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO STARCH, CORN POVIDONE K30 STEARIC ACID SILICON DIOXIDE FERRIC OXIDE RED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED TALC IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN REDDISH BROWN G;2
Text on the package panel: Green Guard Ibupro Relief Ibupro relief™ Compare active ingredient to Advil® Green Guard® Pull To Open Tire Para Abrir Ibuprofen 200 mg/Ibuprofeno 200 mg / Ibuprofeno 200 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID) Alivia el Dolor/ Reduce la Fiebre (AINE) Advil® is a Registered Trademark of Pfizer Consumer Healthcare 125 packets of 2 Tablets 250 Tablets Order# 2251 Distributed by Green Guard® St. Louis, MO 63045 100r 2251 IB SPAN 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 47682-710. 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
Green Guard Ibuprofen Relief
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Company
Unifirst First Aid
Form
tablet, coated
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2026
Product NDC
47682-710
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1
Packages (3)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
47682-710-33 50 packet in 1 box (47682-710-33) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet (47682-710-99)
47682-710-48 125 packet in 1 box (47682-710-48) / 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet
47682-710-99 2 tablet, coated in 1 packet (47682-710-99)
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.