Label: ADVIL- ibuprofen tablet, coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated March 16, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    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 • the common cold • muscular aches • minor pain of arthritis • menstrual cramps
    • 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 an NSAID, which may cause severe 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [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 or fever reducer
    • right before or after heart surgery

    Ask a doctor before use if

    • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
    • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
    • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
    • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or asthma
    • you are taking a diuretic

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • 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 expereince any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • 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 at 20 weeks or later in 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

    • do not take more than directed
    • the smallest effective dose should be used
    • adults and children 12 years 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

  • 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

    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

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package Labeling:

    Advil

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ADVIL 
    ibuprofen tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67751-146(NDC:0573-0154)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    DIACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES (UNII: 5Z17386USF)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    WHITE WAX (UNII: 7G1J5DA97F)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorbrown (one hemisphere is brown while the other hemisphere is yellow) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUND (smooth in texture with polished surface) Size11mm
    FlavorImprint Code Advil
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67751-146-011 in 1 CARTON09/20/2016
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:67751-146-022 in 1 CARTON09/20/2016
    22 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:67751-146-0312 in 1 TRAY09/20/201601/05/2023
    32 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA01898909/20/2016
    Labeler - Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc. (091917799)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.136941411relabel(67751-146)