Ibuprofen 200mg (Ibuprofen 200mg)
Athlete's Needs, Inc. · tablet, coated · NDC 53185-381
Ibuprofen 200mg is an over-the-counter medicine made available by Athlete's Needs, Inc., on the U.S. market since October 2016. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA202312), 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 Nov 14, 2017). 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: Ibuprofen 200mg Ibuprofen 200mg IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN SILICON DIOXIDE STARCH, CORN FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 HYPROMELLOSES POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POVIDONE WATER STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE G2
Text on the package panel: Principal Display Panel Ibuprofen Clear Choice (logo) IBUPROFEN MODERN PAIN MEDICINE PAIN & FEVER RELIEF CONTAINS NO ASPIRIN CAFFEINE FREE Compare to Advil®** SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION 100 Tablets 200 mg Each Ibuprofen
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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 pr…
Excerpts from the FDA label. Always read the leaflet in your pack and ask a pharmacist or doctor about your own situation.
Recalls of this product
No FDA recalls are recorded for NDC 53185-381. Recalls are listed in FDA enforcement reports from 2004 onward.
Show as table
| Item | Value (reports) |
|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 15,939 |
| Pain | 15,218 |
| Fatigue | 14,700 |
| Nausea | 13,731 |
| Headache | 12,253 |
| Arthralgia | 11,066 |
| Dyspnoea | 10,670 |
| Vomiting | 10,129 |
| Diarrhoea | 9,841 |
| Rash | 9,151 |
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
Active ingredients
Packages (1)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
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 9, 2026. The FDA notes this data should not be relied on alone for medical decisions. Not medical advice.