ADVIL
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ibuprofen tablet, coated
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
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ADVIL Caplets
ADVIL Gel Caplets
ADVIL Tablets
(ibuprofen)
DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Advil Tablets (in each tablet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Advil Caplets (in each caplet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Advil Gel Caps (in each gel caplet)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
USES
- 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:
- 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time 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 you have
- problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
- ulcers
- bleeding problems
- high blood pressure
- heart or kidney disease
- asthma
- taken a diuretic
- reached age 60 or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
- taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- 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
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- 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.
DIRECTIONS
Advil Tablets
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
- do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see WARNINGS)
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
- do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Advil Caplets
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
- do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see WARNINGS)
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
- do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Advil Gel Caplets
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do not take more than directed
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the smallest effective dose should be used
- do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see WARNINGS)
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 gel caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- if pain or fever does not respond to 1 gel caplet, 2 gel caplets may be used
- do not exceed 6 gel caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Advil Tablets
acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, white wax
Advil Caplets
acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, white wax
Advil Gel Caplets
colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, fractionated coconut oil, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, pregelatinized starch, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-800-88-ADVIL
PRODUCT PACKAGING
The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.
Advil
Ibuprofen Tablets, 200 mg
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer (NSAID)
100 Coated Tablets
Read and Keep Carton for Complete Warnings and Information
Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is broken or missing.
Wyeth
For most recent product information, visit www.Advil.com
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Madison, NJ 07940 USA
©2008 Wyeth U.S. Patent No. 5,087,454
Appearance of the brown Advil tablet is a trademark of Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
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Revised: 06/2009Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
