Children's Advil Chewable Tablets (Wyeth)

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Active Ingredient:

(in each tablet)

Ibuprofen 50 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
• lost a lot of fluid due to continued vomiting or diarrhea
• 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
• 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 a prescription product for anticoagulation (blood thinning)
• taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer

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

Other Information:

• Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 2.1 mg per tablet
• one dose lasts 6-8 hours
• store in a dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients:    (GRAPE FLAVOR) artificial flavor, aspartame, cellulose acetate phthalate, D&C red no. 30 lake, FD&C blue no. 2 lake, gelatin, magnasweet, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate

How Supplied:    Blister of 24 (grape flavor).

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