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Advil Targeted Relief

Introducing the first topical pain reliever from Advil.

Advil Targeted Relief, a pain relieving cream, has a unique combination of 4 powerful pain-fighting ingredients that starts working on contact and provides up to 8 hours of powerful relief at the source.

So whether it's back and body aches, sore muscles, sprains and strains or arthritis and joint pain, find fast and powerful relief with Advil Targeted Relief, available without a prescription.

Advil Targeted Relief Pain Relieving Cream, 2.3 oz tube of cream

  • Uses

    Advil Targeted Relief provides fast and powerful relief for:

    Uses Back Body

    Back & Body Aches

    Uses Sprain Strain

    Sprains & Strains

    Uses Arth Joint

    Arthristis & Joint Pain

    Uses Sore Muscles

    Sore Muscles

    How to Use Advil Targeted Relief Cream:

    Relief Cream Clean Dry

    Clean and dry the affected area

    Relief Cream Remove cap

    Remove the cap

    Relief Cream Gently Squeeze

    Gently squeeze the tube to dispense the cream

    Relief Cream Massage Cream

    Massage cream into the affected area

    Relief Cream Quickly absorbs

    Cream quickly absorbs into skin

    Relief Cream Starts to Soothe

    Starts to soothe on contact

    How to use Advil Targeted Relief Massage Applicator:

    Pull Off

    Pull off the transparent cover and unscrew the applicator cap

    Use Key

    Use the key on the applicator cap to remove the star seal on tube

    Screw Cap

    Screw the applicator cap back and pull yellow part open

    Squeeze Tube

    Squeeze tube to release cream and apply to skin

    Clean applicator

    Clean the applicator with a towel or absorbent paper

  • Dosage

    12 years of age and older:

    • Apply to affected area not more than 3-4 times daily. Wash hands after application.

    Under 12 years of age:

    • Children under 12 years of age should consult their doctor before using this product.

    Stop use and talk to your doctor if symptoms persist for more than 7 days.

  • Ingredients

    Active Ingredients:

    • Menthol – 10%
    • Capsaicin – 0.025%
    • Camphor – 3.1%
    • Methyl Salicylate – 15%

    Inactive Ingredients:

    • Carbomer homopolymer, cetyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, emulsifying wax, oleth-3-phosphate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

      • Use as directed. Read complete warnings and information.

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  • Potential Health Effects

    Advil Targeted Relief Pain Relieving Cream is intended to treat acute pain rather than the cause of the pain itself by overriding pain signals. Avoid contact with the eyes after using this product and rinse thoroughly if eye contact occurs. If swallowed, contact a Poison Control Center right away.

    Do not use this product on damaged skin, open wounds or with a heating pad. If you have any allergies to any of the ingredients in Advil Targeted Relief cream, do not use. Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should speak with their doctor before using this product.

    If you develop skin irritation, itching or rash while using this product, stop use and consult your doctor. This product is not meant to be used for more than 7 consecutive days, so if symptoms worsen, or clear up and then reoccur, stop use and talk to a healthcare professional.

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