Advil Advanced Medicine For Pain Ibuprofen Capsules 200 mg Liqui-Gels 160

Description

* Pain reliever/fever reducer.
* 160 Liqui-Gels
* Liquid filled capsules.
* Each capsule contains:
o Potassium 20 mg.
* Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
o headache
o backache
o the common cold
o minor pain of arthritis
o toothache
o menstrual cramps
o muscular aches
* Temporarily relieves reduces fever.

Active Ingredients

Solubilized Ibuprofen Equal to 200 mg Ibuprofen. Present as Free Acid and Potassium Salt.

Ingredients

Gelatin , Light Mineral Oil , Pharmaceutical Ink , Polyethylene Glycol , Potassium Hydroxide , Purified Water , Sorbitan , Sorbitol

Instructions

* Do not take more than directed.
* Adults and children 12 years and over:
o take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist.
o If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used.
o Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
o The smallest effective dose should be used.
* Children under 12 years:
o ask a doctor.
* Read all warnings and directions before use.
* Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).
* Avoid excessive heat 40 degrees C (above 104 degrees F).

Warnings

* Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause severe allergic reaction which may include:
o hives
o asthma (wheezing)
o facial swelling
o shock
* Stomach bleeding warning: Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding.
* Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever reducers.
* Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.
* Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
* Ask a doctor before use if you have:
o problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
o stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
o ulcers
o bleeding problems
o high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease
o are taking a diuretic
o are over 65 years of age.
* When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
* Stop use and ask a doctor if:
o an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
o pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
o fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
o stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
o redness or swelling is present in the painful area
o 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 complication during delivery.
* Keep out of reach of children.
* In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
* Do not use if the seal under bottle cap imprinted with Sealed for Your Protection is broken or missing.
* Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
o under a doctorÂ’s care for any serious condition
o taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
o taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning)
o taking any other drug
o taking aspirin for cardioprotection.

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