Advil 200mg Ibuprofen, 30 coated tablets

Indication

This medication contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen. It is indicated, in adults and children over 20 kg (approximately 6 years), for the short-term treatment of fever and / or pain such as headache, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, aches and painful periods.

Oral route. Swallow the tablet, without chewing it, with a full glass of water. The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal.

Dosage

Oral route. Swallow the tablet, without chewing it, with a full glass of water. The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal.

SUITABLE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN FROM 20 KG (about 6 years old). Painful and / or febrile conditions In children, the usual dosage is 20 to 30 mg / kg / day in 3 doses per day (without exceeding 30 mg / kg / day). In children from 20 to 30 kg (approximately 6 to 11 years old): 1 tablet (200 mg), to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours. In all cases, do not exceed 3 tablets per day (600 mg). In adults and children over 30 kg (approximately 11-12 years): 1 to 2 tablets (200 mg to 400 mg), to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours. In all cases, do not exceed 6 tablets per day (1200 mg). As the elderly are at increased risk of side effects, use the lowest possible dose for the shortest time needed to relieve symptoms. Do not exceed the recommended doses or the duration of treatment (3 days in case of fever, 5 days in case of pain). The maximum dosage is 6 tablets per day (1200 mg). Systematic catches prevent oscillations of pain or fever. They should be spaced at least 6 hours. The duration of use is limited to: · 3 days in case of fever, · 5 days in case of pain.

Composition

The active substance is: Ibuprofen .......... 200 mg

For a coated tablet.

The other ingredients are: Corn starch, pregelatinized starch, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, sucrose, acetylated starch (Perfectamyl gel 45), povidone, polysorbate 80, macrogol 6000, titanium dioxide (E 171), calcium carbonate, talc , carnauba wax, red iron oxide (E 172), black ink Opacode S-1-17823 (shellac, black iron oxide (E172), N-butyl alcohol, purified water, propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, hydroxide of ammonium).

Precautions for use

Take special precautions with ADVIL 200 mg, coated tablet: At high doses, greater than 1200 mg / day, this medication has anti-inflammatory properties and can cause sometimes serious drawbacks which are those observed with non-inflammatory anti-inflammatory drugs. steroids. Medicines such as ADVIL 200 mg, coated tablet may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. The risk is all the greater as the doses used are high and the duration of treatment prolonged. Do not exceed the recommended doses or the duration of treatment. If you have heart problems, if you have had a stroke or if you think you have risk factors for this type of pathology (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or if you smoke), talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

Pregnancy During the first trimester of pregnancy (12 weeks of amenorrhea, ie 12 weeks after the 1st day of your last period), your doctor may prescribe this medication, if necessary. From 2.5 to 5 months of pregnancy (12 to 24 weeks of amenorrhea), this medication will only be used on the advice of your doctor and in brief. Long-term use of this medication is strongly discouraged. Beyond 5 months of pregnancy (beyond 24 weeks of amenorrhea), you should under NO circumstances take this medication, because its effects on your child may have serious consequences, particularly on a cardiopulmonary level and kidney, even with just one take. If you have taken this medicine when you were more than five months pregnant, please talk to your obstetrician-gynecologist so that you can be offered appropriate monitoring. Breast-feeding This medicine passes into breast milk. As a precaution, it should be avoided during breastfeeding.