| Description of Advil Liqui-Gels Ibuprofen 200 mg - 240 Liquid Filled Capsules | |
Advil Liqui-Gels: Liquid Filled Capsules
Advil Liqui-Gels Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, the common cold, toothache, muscular aches, backache, minor pain of arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Temporarily reduces fever.
Advil Liqui-Gels Directions:
Do not take more than directed. Adults and children 12 years and over; take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. The smallest effective dose should be used. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Advil Liqui-Gels Active Ingredient (in each capsule):
Solubilized Ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen. Purposes: Pain reliever/fever reducer (present as the free acid and potassium salt).
Advil Liqui-Gels Inactive Ingredients:
FD&C Green No. 3, Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol.
FAQ
Which Advil formulation should be used for (headache, muscle ache, cramps, etc.)?
Each Advil formulation is effective for (that kind of pain). It is a personal choice as to which formulation is preferred.
How long will Advil Liqui-Gels last?
Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.
Do Advil Liqui-Gels work faster than Advil tablets, caplets, or gelcaps?
Liqui-gel products are by their nature a fast-acting dosage form, and Advil Liqui-Gels were formulated to offer consumers another choice for fast pain relief. Advil Liqui-Gels have been shown to relieve tough pain faster than Extra-Strength Tylenol?
Why should I buy Advil Liqui-Gels instead of Advil tablets, caplets, or gelcaps? Why are Advil Liqui-Gels better than Advil tablets, caplets, or gelcaps?
It is up to personal preference whether to use Advil Liqui-Gels or the other dosage forms of Advil. All forms of Advil provide safe and effective pain relief when used as directed, and no other over-the-counter pain reliever works better or lasts longer than Advil tablets, caplets, or gel caplets. Advil Liqui-Gels are another dosage form that is being offered to increase consumer choice in the market, and are specifically formulated for fast pain relief.
How much faster are Advil Liqui-Gels than Extra-Strength Tylenol?
In clinical tests, Advil Liqui-Gels were evaluated for speed of pain relief against Extra-Strength Tylenol? and results showed that Advil Liqui-Gels relieve tough pain significantly faster than Extra-Strength Tylenol?
What is the definition of "solubilized ibuprofen"?
"Solubilized ibuprofen" is ibuprofen that has been completely dissolved in a liquid center inside a soft capsule shell.
Warnings:
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives, asthma (wheezing), facial swelling or shock.
Stomach Bleeding Warning: Taking more than recommended may cause stomach bleeding.
Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take ibuprofen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Ibuprofen may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain ulcers bleeding problems high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, are taking a diuretic, or are over 65 years of age Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking any other product that contains ibuprofen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning) taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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