Product Description

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Nothing’s stronger, longer lasting, better on your tough aches and pains than Advil®1. And nothing works on more pains than Advil®1. In fact, to treat their own aches and pains, the medicine doctors use most is the medicine in Advil®1. Advil® tablets, caplets, and gelcaps relieve headaches, backaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, minor arthritis and other joint pain, and body aches & pains of the flu. For 25 years, millions of people have trusted Advil® to relieve their aches and pains. Relief Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This. 1Among OTC Pain Relievers.

Label

This is the most current labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current. Advil® TabletsDrug FactsActive ingredient (in each tablet)Purpose Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* Pain reliever/Fever reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 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

WarningsAllergy 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 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/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 experience 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-feedingKeep 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.
• read all warnings and directions before use. Keep card.
• 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?1-800-88-ADVIL LBL Document Number: LBL-00000027 (Version 31.0)

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