Warnings
- Allergy alert: ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- 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:
- never had migraines diagnosed by a
health professional
- a headache that is different from
your usual migraines
- the worst headache of your life
- fever and stiff neck
- headaches beginning after or caused
by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending
- experienced your first headache
after the age of 50
- daily headaches
- a migraine so severe as to require
bed rest
- problems or serious side effects
from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
- stomach pain
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- under a doctor's care for any
continuing medical condition
- taking other drugs on a regular
basis
- taking another product containing
ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
Stop use and contact a doctor if:
-
an
allergic reaction occurs—seek medical help right away
-
migraine headache pain is not relieved or gets worse after first dose
-
stomach
pain occurs with the use of this product
-
new or
unexpected symptoms occur
-
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.
Dosage & Directions:
- Adults: take 1 or 2 caplets with a glass of water
- If symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor
- Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours for pain of migraine unless directed by a doctor
- Under 18 years of age: consult your
doctor
Other Information:
- read all directions and warnings
before use.
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat 40°C (above
104°F)
Inactive Ingredients:
D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C green no. 3,
FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, light mineral oil, pharmaceutical ink,
polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan,
sorbitol.
Visit
Advil
Migraine’s Homepage for more information.
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