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  • Infants' Advil Concentrated Drops (Wyeth)

    Active Ingredient:

    (in each 1.25 mL)

    Ibuprofen 50 mg

    Uses:      temporarily:

    • reduces fever
    • relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headaches and toothaches

    Warnings:

    Allergy Allert:   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.

    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
    • problems or serious side effects from taking fever reducers or pain relievers
    • 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

    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 upset stomach 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
    • shake well before using
    • 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
    • measure with the dosing device provided. Do not use with any other device.

    Dosing Chart
    Weight (lb) Age (mos) Dose (mL)
      under 6 mos ask a doctor
    12-17 lb 6-11 mos 1.25 mL
    18-23 lb 12-23 mos 1.875 mL
      

    Other Information:

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

    Inactive Ingredients:   (WHITE GRAPE FLAVOR) artificial flavor, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

    Inactive Ingredients:   (GRAPE FLAVOR) artificial flavor, caroboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, edetate disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

    How Supplied:    Bottles of ½ fl. oz. in grape and white grape flavors.


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