Ibuprofen PM (Diphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen)
WALMART INC. (see also Equate) · tablet, coated · NDC 79903-186
Ibuprofen PM is an over-the-counter medicine made available by WALMART INC. (see also Equate), on the U.S. market since June 2024. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA211404), 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 Aug 12, 2026). 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 PM Diphenhydramine Citrate, Ibuprofen IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE DIPHENHYDRAMINE CARNAUBA WAX STARCH, CORN CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 2 HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 SILICON DIOXIDE STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE PL72
Text on the package panel: Principal Display Panel †Compare to Advil® PM active ingredients† Ibuprofen PM Ibuprofen and Diphenhydramine Citrate Tablets 200 mg/38mg Pain Reliever (NSAID) Nighttime sleep-aid COATED CAPLETS** **Capsules-Shaped Tablets †This product is not manufactured or distributed by Haleon Group of Companies distributor Advil® PM TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING. KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION. DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., …
What it is for
Purpose 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 nonprescription NSAIDs…
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 79903-186. Recalls are listed in FDA enforcement reports from 2004 onward.
Show as table
| Item | Value (reports) |
|---|---|
| Fatigue | 8 |
| Nausea | 8 |
| Completed suicide | 5 |
| Abdominal distension | 4 |
| Diarrhoea | 4 |
| Hypoaesthesia | 4 |
| Insomnia | 4 |
| Joint swelling | 4 |
| Product use in unapproved indication | 4 |
| Vomiting | 4 |
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 (2)
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 8, 2026. The FDA notes this data should not be relied on alone for medical decisions. Not medical advice.