Advil Flu & Body Ache Caplets (Wyeth)

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Active Ingredients (in each caplet):

Ibuprofen 200 mg

Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg

Uses:

• temporarily relieves these symptoms associated with the common cold, sinusitis, or flu
  · headache
  · fever
  · nasal congestion
  · minor body aches and pains

Warnings:

Allergy alert:    Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock

Stomach bleeding warning:    Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding

Alcohol warning:    If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• 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

• heart disease · high blood pressure
• thyroid disease · diabetes
• ulcers · kidney disease
• bleeding problems
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach or pain
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• had problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking any other product that contains ibuprofen or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• taking any other product that contains pseudoephedrine or any other nasal decongestant
• under a doctor's care for any continuing medical condition
• over 65 years of age
• taking any other drug
• taking a prescription product for anticoagulation (blood thinning) or a diuretic
• taking aspirin for cardioprotection

When using this product

• do not use more than directed
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• nasal congestion lasts for more than 7 days
• fever lasts for more than 3 days
• symptoms continue or get worse
• any new symptoms appear
• stomach pain occurs with use of this product or if even mild pain persists

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use this product 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:

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If symptoms do not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used.
• do not use more than 6 caplets in any 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor

Other Information:

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
• read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.

Inactive Ingredients:    carnauba or equivalent wax, croscarmellose sodium, iron oxide, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide

How Supplied:

Blister packs of 20 caplets.

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