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Advil® Migraine
Drug Facts
Use
treats migraine
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 you:
are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take
other drugs containing an NSAID [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
right before or after heart surgery
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 problems that last or come back, such as heartburn,
upset stomach, or stomach pain ulcers
bleeding problems high blood pressure heart or kidney
disease asthma taken a diuretic reached age 60
or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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 aspirin for heart attack or stroke,
because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other
drug
When using this product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs the risk of heart
attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of
stomach bleeding. migraine headache pain is not relieved or gets worse
after first dose stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
any new symptoms appear
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.
Directions
do not take more than directed the smallest
effective dose should be used
Other information
each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg read all
directions and warnings before use. Keep carton. store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (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
Questions or comments? call toll-free 1-800-88-ADVIL
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