Is there a difference betwween the Ibuprofen pain pills at CVS and Rite Aid? (swelling, costs)

[moneymkt]

I'm asking because i took four 200mg pain pills from CVS and 2 hours later i had facial swelling. That never happened when i took 4 pills from Rite Aid and was wondering are the pain pills different between the two stores? The only reason i went to CVS is because it was closer to the bus and my arthritis pain was bad that morning. After this experience i dont want to buy anything out of CVS.

[Mr_Geek]

The inactive ingredients (binding materials, dyes, preservatives, and flavoring agents) may be different so that may be the cause. Check the labels of both to read the list of inactive ingredients.

[moneymkt]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

The inactive ingredients (binding materials, dyes, preservatives, and flavoring agents) may be different so that may be the cause. Check the labels of both to read the list of inactive ingredients.

Do you mean active ingredients?

[Hedgehog_Mom]

The active ingredient, ibuprofen, will be the same in both pills. The inactive ingredients will vary. Mr Geek is right, you probably reacted to an inactive ingredient.

[moneymkt]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog_Mom

The active ingredient, ibuprofen, will be the same in both pills. The inactive ingredients will vary. Mr Geek is right, you probably reacted to an inactive ingredient.

I dont see inactive ingredients listed on the bottle.

[jaminhealth]

You can buy DYE FREE ibuprofen. These are White tablets. I do when I feel like spending a little extra money. Yes it costs more to add LESS to drugs. Like it costs more to add no gluten to foods than to buy gluten laden foods. Same concept.

Here is a really good deal on dye free ibuprofen.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-2-CVS...UAAOSwVbxZiePA

[Hedgehog_Mom]

From their websites:

CVS:

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet): Ibuprofen (200 mg) (NSAID) (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Iron Oxides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.

Rite Aid:

Active Ingredient (in Each Orange Tablet): Ibuprofen USP (200 mg) (NSAID) (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). Inactive Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Cellulose, Corn Starch, FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake, Fumed Silica Gel, Hypromellose, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Polydextrose, Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.

[moneymkt]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog_Mom

From their websites:

CVS:

Rite Aid:

Thanks so there is a difference.

[lchoro]

One of the side effects of hypertension is facial swelling. You took the maximum dosage for ibuprofen which can lead to elevated hypertension.

[Flamingo13]

I don't think anyone should take 4 pills at one time!