Advil. The Pain Reliever for Fast, Strong Pain Relief.

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The FDA has approved enhanced warning labels for all over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug analgesics (NSAID), including all Advil® products. These new labels will provide consumers with more information about potential cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and allergic risks.

Products with revised labels should be in stores by late 2006. In the meantime, we have posted the revised label on this Web site. We continue to work with the FDA to ensure the effective labeling of our products.

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare stands firmly behind the safety and effectiveness of Advil®. However, we encourage all consumers to read the new, enhanced Advil® labeling, with special attention to the Warnings. All drugs, including those without a prescription, must be used according to their directions to be safe and effective.

Children's Advil® Chewable Tablets
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose
Ibuprofen 50 mg (NSAID)* Fever reducer/Pain reliever
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses temporarily:
reduces fever relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches
Warnings
Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing)
shock skin reddening rash blisters
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if the child:
has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
takes other drugs containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
takes more or for a longer time than directed
Sore throat warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.
Do not use
if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain ulcers bleeding problems not been drinking fluids lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea high blood pressure heart or kidney disease taken a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking any other drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
Stop use and ask a doctor if
the child feels faint, vomits blood, or has bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding. stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts the child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
do not give more than directed
do not give longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
repeat dose every 6-8 hours, if needed
do not use more than 4 times a day

Dosing Chart
Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (tablets)
under 24 lb under 2 yr ask a doctor
24-35 lb 2-3 yr 2 tablets
36-47 lb 4-5 yr 3 tablets
48-59 lb 6-8 yr 4 tablets
60-71 lb 9-10 yr 5 tablets
72-95 lb 11 yr 6 tablets
Other information
Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 2.1 mg per tablet
one dose lasts 6-8 hours
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) (for bottles and pouches)
store in a dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F) (for blisters)
see side of box for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
aspartame, cellacefate, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, gelatin, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, sodium starch glycolate
Questions or comments? call toll-free 1-800-88-ADVIL or ask your pharmacist, doctor or health care professional