Advil tablet relieves pain, fever, and inflammation. It contains ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). In this article, you will learn how it works, its side effects, and the precautions to follow.
Ingredients
Each tablet usually contains 200 mg of ibuprofen.
Dosage
Adults usually take 200 mg to 400 mg every four to six hours with food. Do not take more than your doctor or the label advises.
How Does Advil Tablet Work?
Ibuprofen blocks enzymes called COX-1 and COX-2. These enzymes help the body make prostaglandins, which cause pain, swelling, and fever. When prostaglandins fall, pain, fever, and inflammation ease.
Uses of Advil Tablet
- Mild to moderate pain, such as headache, toothache, and muscle pain
- Fever
- Menstrual pain
- Joint pain from active arthritis
- Pain from acute gout
- Inflammation of the lining around the heart (pericarditis), when a doctor prescribes it
- Migraine prevention, when a doctor prescribes it
Side Effects of Advil Tablet
- Stomach pain, heartburn, and nausea
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache and dizziness
- Rash
- Higher blood pressure and fluid retention
- Rare but serious: stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke with long use
Precautions
- Take it with food or milk to protect your stomach.
- Use the lowest dose for the shortest time.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or stomach ulcers.
- Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy.
- Do not take other NSAIDs at the same time.
- See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days or pain does not improve.
- Do not use it right before or after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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