Monograph Details
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
> Arthritis/rheumatic disorders
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ADVIL |
| Manufacturer |
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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID (propionic acid deriv.). |
| Generic Name |
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Ibuprofen 200mg; gelcaps; caplets; tabs; liqui-gels. |
| Indications |
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Minor arthritic pain. |
| Children |
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Use Children's or Junior form. |
| Adults |
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200–400mg every 4–6 hours; max 1.2g/day. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. |
| Precautions |
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GI, hepatic, or renal disease. Dehydration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, GI bleed, rash (discontinue if occurs). See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events. |
| How Supplied |
Gelcaps—8, 24, 50, 100, 165, 250
Caplets—24, 50, 72, 100, 165, 250
Tabs—8, 24, 50, 72, 100, 165, 250
Liqui-gels—20, 40, 80 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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