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Advil Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 200mg; gel caplets; caplets; tabs; liqui-gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
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
Manufacturer
Advil Indications
Indications
Minor arthritic pain.
Advil Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children
Use Children's form.
Advil Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Advil Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Advil Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Advil Interactions
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.
Advil Adverse Reactions
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.
Advil Clinical Trials
See Literature
Advil Note
Not Applicable
Advil Patient Counseling
See Literature
Advil Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 200mg; gel caplets; caplets; tabs; liqui-gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
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
Manufacturer
Advil Indications
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Advil Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children
Not applicable.
Advil Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Advil Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Advil Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Advil Interactions
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.
Advil Adverse Reactions
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.
Advil Clinical Trials
See Literature
Advil Note
Not Applicable
Advil Patient Counseling
See Literature
Advil Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Ibuprofen 200mg; gel caplets; caplets; tabs; liqui-gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
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
Manufacturer
Advil Indications
Indications
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Advil Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose. 200–400mg every 4–6hrs; max 1.2g/day.
Children
Use Children's form.
Advil Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Advil Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Advil Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Advil Interactions
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.
Advil Adverse Reactions
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.
Advil Clinical Trials
See Literature
Advil Note
Not Applicable
Advil Patient Counseling
See Literature
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