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Ibuprofen Dye Free (ibuprofen)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Last updated: June 17, 2026
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Ibuprofen Dye Free is the brand name for ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. According to the FDA-approved label, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever. FAERS contains 266,212 submissions naming this drug from 1998 through 2026; the top three reactions cited are drug ineffective, pain, and fatigue.

Most-Reported Reactions

Counts of the reactions most often cited in FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen Dye Free. Inclusion here does not establish causation - submitters describe what was observed, not what was confirmed. One submission can list several reactions, so the totals exceed the report count.

DRUG INEFFECTIVE 24,655 (9.3%) PAIN 19,044 (7.2%) FATIGUE 18,144 (6.8%) NAUSEA 17,623 (6.6%) HEADACHE 16,038 (6.0%) ARTHRALGIA 13,139 (4.9%) DYSPNOEA 12,727 (4.8%) VOMITING 12,644 (4.7%) DIARRHOEA 12,345 (4.6%) DIZZINESS 10,908 (4.1%) RASH 10,865 (4.1%) OFF LABEL USE 10,693 (4.0%) PYREXIA 9,595 (3.6%) PRURITUS 9,576 (3.6%) DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 8,363 (3.1%)

Patient Demographics

Patient sex and age across the FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen Dye Free. Percentages here are computed only from submissions where these fields were filled in - many leave them blank.

By Sex

Female Male Unknown

By Age Group

0-17 18-44 45-64 65+

Severity Outcomes

Severity flags recorded across the 266,212 FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen Dye Free. Each bar shows the count of those reports carrying that flag. A single case can carry more than one (a hospitalization that became life-threatening, for example), so these bars are independent rates - they don't sum to 100%. Inclusion of a case under any flag does not establish that the drug caused the outcome.

DEATH 17,981 (6.8%) HOSPITALIZATION 82,814 (31.1%) LIFE-THREATENING 14,260 (5.4%) DISABLING 10,753 (4.0%)

Submissions Per Quarter

Quarterly count of FAERS submissions that named Ibuprofen Dye Free. Ups and downs on this chart can track prescribing volume, news cycles, or shifts in how reports get filed, rather than the drug becoming safer or more dangerous.

1998 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

From the FDA-Approved Label

Excerpts from the official FDA-approved prescribing information for Ibuprofen Dye Free. This is the authoritative source on indications, warnings, and known adverse reactions.

Indications

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: rash facial swelling asthma (wheezing) hives skin reddening shock 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: take more or for a longer time than directed take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product are age 60 or older take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, s...

FDA label effective date: 2026-04-29

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