Advil Pm Nighttime Sleep Aid/Pain Reliever Caplets 20

Description

* Ibuprofen/Diphenhydramine Citrate
* NSAID - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
* Capsule-shaped tablets
* Made in USA
* For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
* Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep

Active Ingredients

Diphenhydramine Citrate 38 mg in each caplet , Ibuprofen NSAID 200 mg in each caplet

Ingredients

Calcium Stearate , Carnauba Wax , Colloidal Silicon Dioxide , Croscarmellose Sodium , FD&C Blue No. 2 , FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake , Glyceryl Behenate , Hypromellose , Lactose Monohydrate , Microcystalline Cellulose , Polydextrose , Polyethylene Glycol , Pregelatinized Starch , Propylene Glycol , Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Sodium Starch Glycolate , Starch , Stearic Acid , Titanium Dioxide

Instructions

* Do not take more than directed
* Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
* Adults and children 12 years and over
o Take 2 caplets at bedtime
o Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
* Read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton
* Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F)
* Avoid excessive heat 40 degrees C (above 104 degrees F)

Warnings

* Allergy Alert
o Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin
o Symptoms may include
+ hives
+ facial swelling
+ asthma (wheezing)
+ shock
+ skin reddening
+ rash
+ blisters
o If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away
* Stomach Bleeding Warning
o This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding
o 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 everyday while using this product
+ take more or for a longer time than directed
* Do not use
o if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
o unless you have time for a full nights sleep
o in children under 12 years of age
o right before or after heart surgery
o with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
o if you have sleeplessness without pain
* Ask a doctor before use if you have
o a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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 stomach pain
o ulcers
o bleeding problems
o high blood pressure
o heart or kidney disease
o taken a diuretic
o reached age 60 or older
o glaucoma
o trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
* Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
o taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
o taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
o under a doctors care for any continuing medical illness
o taking any other antihistamines
o taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
o taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
o taking any other drug
* When using this product
o drowsiness will occur
o avoid alcoholic drinks
o do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
o take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
o long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
* Stop use and ask a doctor if
o you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools - These are signs of stomach bleeding
o pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
o sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks - Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness
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 care professional before use
o 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 deli
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