Active Ingredient (In each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- headache
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- toothache
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- backache
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- the common cold
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- menstrual cramps
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- muscular aches
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
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- skin reddening
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- rash
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- 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
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or non prescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
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- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer
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- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
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- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
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- you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
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- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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- taking any other drug
when using this product
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- take food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain gets worse or last for more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
if pregnant or breast feeding
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.This package is not for households with young children.
Directions
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
Adults and children 12 years and older
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- take 1 tablet every4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
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- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
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- do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years
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- ask a doctor
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other information
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- store between 20o- 25oC (68o- 77oF)
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- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40oC (104oF)
Inactive Ingredients:
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, DC yellow# 10, FDC blue# 2, FDC red# 40, FDC yellow# 6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide
Questions? Adverse drug event call: (800)687-0176
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark ADVIL®.