ADVIL MUSCLE AND JOINT is a brand name for Ibuprofen, supplied as a tablet. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
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Serious Warnings and Precautions • Caution in those with heart failure, high blood pressure or other conditions that may cause excess fluid collecting in tissues. • Caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal tract irritation, including those with a history of peptic ulcer.
The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you are: age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinner or steroid drug, take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti- inflammatory drugs, have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
• Caution in patients at risk of kidney problems, including the elderly or those using diuretics. • Stop use immediately if you have difficulty or pain when urinating. • Advil Tablets should not be used during third trimester of pregnancy.
• Talk to your doctor if you are trying to conceive, in your first or second trimester of pregnancy or if breastfeeding BEFORE you use Advil Tablets talk to your doctor or pharmacist if: you have previous or current stomach ulcers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart disease or thyroid disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia), any other serious disease, are under doctor’s care for any serious condition, you are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding or are taking any other drug including over the counter drugs.
Use with caution in the elderly. Long-term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The use of NSAIDs, like Advil Tablets, in the second trimester of pregnancy should be restricted to the lowest dose necessary for the shortest possible duration.
At 20 weeks or later in pregnancy, your use of NSAIDs may need to be monitored by a doctor due to the rare risk of kidney problems in the unborn baby which may result in decreased amniotic fluid volume and other complications. Stop use and ask a doctor if • you show signs of stomach bleeding • pain worsens or lasts more than 5 days • fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days • any new symptoms appear INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION Do not use this product if you are taking: • Daily low dose ASA (81 – 325 mg), without talking to a doctor or pharmacist.
Ibuprofen may interfere with the preventive benefits of ASA. • ASA or other anti-inflammatory medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medication (prescription or non-prescription) such as any of the following (NOT a complete list): acetaminophen, anticoagulants (blood thinners), digoxin, oral antidiabetic agents and insulin, diuretics, methotrexate, lithium, protein-bound drugs including probenecid, thyroxine, antibiotics, cyclosporine, phenytoin, corticosteroids or benzodiazepines, other NSAIDs, or medications for high blood pressure.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION Usual dose:
Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 (every 4 hours) or 2 (every 6 to 8 hours) tablets as needed. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a physician. Do not use longer than 3 days for a fever or 5 days for pain relief.
Children under 12 should use Children’s Advil® Overdose:
In case of overdose, contact a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time. SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM Take with food or milk if upset stomach occurs.
If abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, bloating, diarrhea or constipation, ringing or buzzing in the ears, nervousness, sleeplessness, dizziness or any change in vision, itching, fluid retention, shortness of breath, wheezing, any trouble breathing or chest tightness, hives, swelling or itching, skin rashes, skin reddening, blisters, blood in vomit, bloody or black stools, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin due to liver problem), or any other side effect or unexplained symptoms develop while taking Advil, discontinue use immediately and contact a physician.
Side effects may be minimized by using the smallest dose for the shortest duration of time. This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Advil Tablets, contact your doctor or IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ Haleon Canada ULC Page 41 of 49 pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT Store at room temperature (15°-30°C). Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough medicine to seriously harm a child. Advil Tablets 10s are available with child resistant caps. All Advil Caplets sizes (yellow package) are available with child resistant caps.
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NOTE:
Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ Haleon Canada ULC Page 42 of 49 PART III: CONSUMER INFORMATION Advil® Caplets Ibuprofen Tablets USP, 200 mg This leaflet is part III of a three-part "Product Monograph" published when Advil Caplets was approved for sale in […]