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  • Junior Strength Advil Swallow Tablets (Wyeth)

    Active Ingredient:

    (in each tablet)

    Ibuprofen 100 mg

    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 which may include:

    • hives · asthma (wheezing)
    • facial swelling · shock

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

    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 fever reducer/pain reliever

    Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    • not been drinking fluids · ulcers
    • bleeding problems
    • stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach or pain
    • high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease or is taking a diuretic
    • lost a lot of fluid due to continued vomiting or diarrhea
    • problems or serious side effects from taking fever reducers or pain relievers

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

    • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
    • taking any other drug
    • taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
    • taking a prescription product for anticoagulation (blood thinning)

    When using this product give with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
    • fever or pain gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • the child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment
    • stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
    • 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:

    • do not give more than directed
    • 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 48 lb
    under 6 yr ask a doctor
    48-71 lb
    6-10 yr 2 tablets
    72-95 lb
    11 yr 3 tablets
      

    Other Information:

    • one dose lasts 6-8 hours
    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

    Inactive Ingredients:    acetylated monoglycerides, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, iron oxides, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, sodium benzoate, starch, stearic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide

    How Supplied:    Coated Tablets in bottles of 24.


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