Advil Coated Gel Caplets, Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer, Ibuprofen

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; Gel Caplets Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each gel caplet) 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 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/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-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 do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used adults and children 12 years 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°