Advil

Generic name: ibuprofen
Brand names: Advil, Junior Strength Advil
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Dosage form: Tablet
Root of administration: Oral
Dose: 200, 400, 600, 800 mg

Mechanism of action: Advil is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Drug usage cases: Advil is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.

Drug contra indications: Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:

• heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke
• a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot
• stomach ulcers or bleeding
• liver or kidney disease
• asthma
• if you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke

Side effects: Stop using Advil and call your doctor at once if you have:

• changes in your vision
• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion)
• swelling or rapid weight gain
• a skin rash, no matter how mild
• signs of stomach bleeding – bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• liver problems – nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• low red blood cells (anemia) – pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating
• kidney problems – little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath.

Warnings: Do not take more than your recommended dose. An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. Use only the smallest amount of medication needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding: If you are pregnant, you should not take ibuprofen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.