Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Ibuprofen 125 mg (NSAID*)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
headache
toothache
backache
menstrual cramps
muscular aches
minor pain of arthritis

Warnings

Acetaminophen liver damage warning

Acetaminophen liver damage warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

with other drugs containing acetaminophen
more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Acetaminophen allergy alert

Acetaminophen allergy alert: may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

skin reddening
blisters
rash

NSAID allergy alert

NSAID allergy alert: ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

hives
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock
skin reddening
rash
blisters

NSAID stomach bleeding warning

NSAID 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

Heart attackand stroke warning

Heart attackand stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Do not use

with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen or any other pain reliever
right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

you have liver disease
stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers
you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
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 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

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
you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
chest pain
trouble breathing
weakness in one part or side of body
slurred speech
leg swelling
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in 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

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over	take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist
children under 12 years	ask a doctor

Do not take more than directed

Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxides, glyceryl dibehenate, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen, Lil' Drug Store

Advil

Dual Action

with Acetaminophen

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Acetaminophen 250 mg and Ibuprofen (NSAID) 125 mg Tablets Pain Reliever

6 Caplets*

*Capsule-Shaped Tablets

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