Advil Extra Strength caplets provide fast and effective relief of
discomfort including headaches, menstrual and back pain, with the
maximum pain-relieving power available without a prescription.
Uses:
For fast and effective relief of: headache; muscle & joint pain;
arthritis pain; backache; menstrual pain; toothache; reduction of fever.
Active Ingredient: Ibuprofen 400 mg; Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Non-medicinal Ingredients:
Corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron
oxides, lecithin (soy), pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol,
pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic
acid, talc, titanium dioxide.
Directions: Adults and
children over 12: Take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed. Do not exceed 3
caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a physician. Children 12 and
under should use Children’s Advil.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child.
Warning:
Do not take Advil if taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other
products containing ibuprofen, or if allergic to ASA, salicylates or
anti-inflammatory drugs, or any of the listed ingredients. Consult your
physician before taking Advil if you have peptic ulcers, high blood
pressure, heart, kidney or liver disease, any other serious disease, or
are taking any other drug. Do not take Advil if you are pregnant or
nursing a baby, unless directed by a physician. Consult your physician
if the pain or fever persists for more than 5 days. Do not exceed the
recommended dose unless advised by a physician.
If abdominal
pain, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, bloating, diarrhea or constipation,
ringing or buzzing in the ears, nervousness, sleeplessness, dizziness,
any change in vision, fluid retention, itching, skin rashes or any other
side effect or unexplained symptom develops while taking Advil,
discontinue use immediately and contact a physician. In case of
overdose, call a poison control centre or a doctor at once even if there
are no symptoms.
