Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen)
FSA STORE INC. · capsule, liquid filled · NDC 81522-185
Listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory
Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medicine made available by FSA STORE INC., on the U.S. market since January 2023. It is marketed under an FDA approval (ANDA ANDA079205), 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, 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: Ibuprofen Ibuprofen AMMONIA FD&C GREEN NO. 3 GELATIN FERROUS OXIDE MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE WATER SHELLAC SORBITAN MONOOLEATE SORBITOL IBUPROFEN IBUPROFEN 133
Text on the package panel: PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL caring mill™ NDC 81522-185-03 †Compare to the active ingredient of Advil® Liqui-Gels® Ibuprofen Capsules, 200 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID) Actual Size 80 SOFTGELS** **Liquid Filled Capsules image description
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 nonprescription NSAIDs [a…
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 81522-185. 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
Ibuprofen
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Company
FSA STORE INC.
Form
capsule, liquid filled
Route
oral
Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Category
ANDA
Listing valid to
Dec 31, 2026
Product NDC
81522-185
Active ingredients
Ibuprofen
200 mg/1
Packages (2)
The last part of the NDC identifies the pack size. Your box should show one of these.
81522-185-03 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton (81522-185-03) / 80 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic
81522-185-08 1 bottle, plastic in 1 carton (81522-185-08) / 160 capsule, liquid filled in 1 bottle, plastic
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.