Advil PM Pain Reliever (NSAID)
- Nighttime Sleep-Aid.
- Ibuprofen 200 mg.
- Diphenhydramine Citrate 38 mg.
Advil PM Uses:
For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains. Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.
Directions:
Do not take more than directed. Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings).
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours.
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) - Purpose:
Diphenydramine Citrate 38 mg - Nighttime Sleep-aid.
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID) - Pain Reliever (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Inactive Ingredients:
Calcium Stearate, Carnauba Wax, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, Glyceryl Behenate, Hypromellose, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polydextrose, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.
Warnings:
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock, skin reddening, rash, blisters. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
- Are age 60 or older.
- Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems.
- Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug.
- Take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others).
- Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
- Take more or for a longer time than directed.
Do not use:
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
- Unless you have time for a full night's sleep.
- In children under 12 years of age.
- Right before or after heart surgery.
- With any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin.
- If you have sleeplessness without pain.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
- 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 stomach pain.
- Ulcers.
- Bleeding problems.
- High blood pressure.
- Heart or kidney disease.
- Taken a diuretic.
- Reached age 60 or older.
- Glaucoma.
- Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
- Taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid.
- Taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription).
- Under a doctor's care for any continuing medical illness.
- Taking any other antihistamines.
- Taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- Taking aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin.
- Taking any other drug.
When using this product:
- Drowsiness will occur.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks.
- Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.
- Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
- Long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days.
- Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
- Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts.
- Redness or swelling is present in the painful areas.
- Any new symptoms appear.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 deliver.
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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