Leader Ibuprofen PM (diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen)

Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader · tablet, film coated · NDC 70000-0157

Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory

Leader Ibuprofen PM is an over-the-counter medicine made available by Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader, on the U.S. market since November 2016. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA079113), 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 21, 2024). 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: Leader Ibuprofen PM diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE DIPHENHYDRAMINE IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN SILICON DIOXIDE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 2 GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE L050

Text on the package panel: Principal Display Panel LEADER ™ Ibuprofen PM Ibuprofen, 200 mg | Diphenhydramine Citrate, 38 mg Pain Reliever (NSAID) | Nighttime Sleep-Aid COMPARE TO ADVIL ® PM active ingredients 20 COATED CAPLETS** **Capsule-Shaped Tablets Actual Size 100% Money Back Guarantee Ibuprofen PM Carton Image 1 Ibuprofen PM Carton Image 2

What it is for

Purposes Nighttime sleep-aid Pain reliever

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 n…

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 70000-0157. Recalls are listed in FDA enforcement reports from 2004 onward.

Most reported side effects for diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofenReports to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), all products with this ingredient
Fatigue8 reports
Nausea8 reports
Completed suicide5 reports
Abdominal distension4 reports
Diarrhoea4 reports
Hypoaesthesia4 reports
Insomnia4 reports
Joint swelling4 reports
Product use in unapproved indication4 reports
Vomiting4 reports
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ItemValue (reports)
Fatigue8
Nausea8
Completed suicide5
Abdominal distension4
Diarrhoea4
Hypoaesthesia4
Insomnia4
Joint swelling4
Product use in unapproved indication4
Vomiting4

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
Leader Ibuprofen PM
Generic name
diphenhydramine citrate, ibuprofen
Company
Cardinal Health 110, LLC. dba Leader
Form
tablet, film coated
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2027
Product NDC
70000-0157

Active ingredients

Diphenhydramine Citrate
38 mg/1
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1

Packages (2)

The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.

70000-0157-1 1 bottle in 1 carton (70000-0157-1) / 40 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle
70000-0157-3 1 bottle in 1 carton (70000-0157-3) / 20 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle

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.