Arthritis/rheumatic disorders:
Indications for: ADVIL
Minor arthritic pain.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children Dosage:
Use Children's form.
ADVIL Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ADVIL Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding. History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Reevaluate if pain persists or worsens after ≥10 days or fever lasts ≥3 days. Elderly. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ADVIL Classification:
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
ADVIL Interactions:
Avoid aspirin or other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
How Supplied:
Gel caplets—24, 50, 100, 200; Caplets—24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200; Tabs—8, 10, 20, 24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200, 300, 360; Liqui-Gels—20, 40, 80, 120, 160
Dysmenorrhea:
Indications for: ADVIL
Dysmenorrhea.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children Dosage:
Not applicable.
ADVIL Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ADVIL Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding. History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Reevaluate if pain persists or worsens after ≥10 days or fever lasts ≥3 days. Elderly. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ADVIL Classification:
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
ADVIL Interactions:
Avoid aspirin or other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
How Supplied:
Gel caplets—24, 50, 100, 200; Caplets—24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200; Tabs—8, 10, 20, 24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200, 300, 360; Liqui-Gels—20, 40, 80, 120, 160
Nonnarcotic analgesics:
Indications for: ADVIL
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children Dosage:
Use Children's form.
ADVIL Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ADVIL Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding. History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Reevaluate if pain persists or worsens after ≥10 days or fever lasts ≥3 days. Elderly. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ADVIL Classification:
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
ADVIL Interactions:
Avoid aspirin or other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
How Supplied:
Gel caplets—24, 50, 100, 200; Caplets—24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200; Tabs—8, 10, 20, 24, 50, 72, 100, 150, 200, 300, 360; Liqui-Gels—20, 40, 80, 120, 160
