Ibuprofen Oral (Ibuprofen Oral) 100 mg

SUSPENSIONORALPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC: 68788-7984Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN — 100 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.

Sucrose

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.

Acesulfame Potassium

Sweetener

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

D&C Yellow No. 10

Colorant

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Benzoate	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate	A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Sucrose	Sweetener/Coating	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Acesulfame Potassium	Sweetener	No	A non-caloric artificial sweetener (Ace-K) approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Used to improve taste in oral medications.
Anhydrous Citric Acid	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Water-free citric acid used to adjust pH and enhance drug stability. Typically derived from fermentation of corn sugar.
D&C Yellow No. 10	Colorant	No	A synthetic yellow dye (quinoline yellow) used in medications and cosmetics. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.