Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Migraine and headache
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ADVIL MIGRAINE |
| Manufacturer |
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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID. |
| Generic Name |
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Ibuprofen 200mg; liquid-filled caps. |
| Indications |
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Migraine. |
| Children |
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<18yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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≥18yrs: Usually 400mg once daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin allergy. 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. |
| Precautions |
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GI, hepatic, 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/bleed, rash (discontinue if occurs). See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events. |
| How Supplied |
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Liqui-Caps—20, 30, 40, 48, 60, 80, 100, 120, 135 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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