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Uses
Advil is used to treat minor aches and pains caused by the common cold, headaches, toothaches, back or muscle aches, menstrual cramps, or arthritis.
Advil may be used to reduce fever.
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How to use
Take Ibuprofen (Advil) exactly as directed.
Ibuprofen may cause an upset stomach. Take with food or milk.
If you are taking Ibuprofen for pain and the area becomes red or swollen, call your doctor.
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Side effects
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
bloody diarrhea/black, tarry stools
stomach pain or cramps
skin rash
ringing in the ears
nervousness
headache
gas
dizziness
diarrhea
constipation
blurred vision
bloody vomit
swelling of the hands/feet/ankles/lower legs
upset stomach
vomiting
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Interaction
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants, aspirin, corticosteroids, heparin, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors because the risk of stomach bleeding may be increased
Probenecid because it may increase the risk of Ibuprofen's side effects
Cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, or quinolones because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Ibuprofen
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or diuretics because their effectiveness may be decreased by Ibuprofen
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ibuprofen may interact with other medicines that you take.
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Talk to your doctor before you take Ibuprofen if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
Do not take aspirin while you are using Advil unless your doctor tells you to.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant/planning to become pregnant/are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription/non-prescription medicine, herbal product, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines/foods/other substances
if you have a history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or stomach or bowel problems (bleeding, perforation, ulcers, persistent or returning stomach pain or heartburn)
if you have a history of swelling or fluid build-up, lupus, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), or mouth inflammation
if you have high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding or clotting problems, heart problems (heart failure), or blood vessel disease, or if you are at risk for any of these diseases
if you are dehydrated or have low fluid volume (caused by diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking fluids)
if you have poor health or low blood sodium levels, you drink alcohol(a history of alcohol abuse)
If you have any questions about Ibuprofen, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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Missed Dose
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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Other uses
Ibuprofen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Ibuprofen (Advil) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Advil for a long time. Do not use Ibuprofen (Advil) right before or after bypass heart surgery.
Ibuprofen (Advil) may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal stomach ulcers and bleeding. Elderly patients may be at greater risk. This may occur without warning signs.