Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
basic care ibuprofen (Ibuprofen)
Amazon.com Services LLC · capsule, liquid filled · NDC 72288-131
Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory
basic care ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medicine made available by Amazon.com Services LLC, on the U.S. market since July 2020. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA203599), 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 Mar 19, 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: basic care ibuprofen Ibuprofen IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN AMMONIA FD&C GREEN NO. 3 GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER TITANIUM DIOXIDE SORBITOL SOLUTION SORBITAN Light Green 131
Text on the package panel: Principal Display Panel amazon basic care Compare to Advil ® Liqui-Gels ® active ingredient Ibuprofen Liquid Gels** 200 mg Solubilized Ibuprofen Capsules, 200 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID) actual size 160 LIQUID GELS** **Liquid Filled Capsules Ibuprofen 200 mg carton
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 …
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 72288-131. 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
basic care ibuprofen
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Company
Amazon.com Services LLC
Form
capsule, liquid filled
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2027
Product NDC
72288-131
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1
Packages (1)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
72288-131-06 1 bottle in 1 carton (72288-131-06) / 160 capsule, liquid filled 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 9, 2026. The FDA notes this data should not be relied on alone for medical decisions. Not medical advice.