Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Package Labeling: Advil Allergy
- Package Labeling: Advil Allergy
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • sneezing • nasal congestion • sinus pressure • headache • fever • minor body aches and pains • reduces swelling of the nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, and the common cold: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • itching of the nose or throat • sneezing • nasal congestion • sinus pressure • headache • fever • minor body aches and pains • reduces swelling of the nasal passages • temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years of age and over: • take 1 tablet every 4 hours while symptoms persist • do not use more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor • children under 12 years of age: do not use because this product contains too much medication for children under this age
Warnings & Precautions
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 an NSAID, which may cause severe 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [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 • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if • you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma or have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition • taking sedatives or tranquilizers • taking any other product that contains phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine or any other nasal decongestant or antihistamine • 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 • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • 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.
Purpose
Purposes Antihistamine Pain reliever/Fever reducer Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
Do not use • in children under 12 years of age because this product contains too much medication for children under this age • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
When Using
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 • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • drowsiness may occur • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • may cause excitability especially in children
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days • redness or swelling is present in the painful area • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless • symptoms continue or get worse • any new symptoms appear
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Questions
Questions or comments? Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST toll free at 1-800-88-ADVIL
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