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Advil PM

DIPHENHYDRAMINE CITRATE, IBUPROFEN

Standard Dose
• do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
Max Dose
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Primary Use
• for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains • helps you fall asleep and stay asleep
Summary

Indications and usage • for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains • helps you fall asleep and stay asleep Standard dosing • do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours Key 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 • rash • skin reddening • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage • for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains • helps you fall asleep and stay asleep Standard dosing • do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours Key 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 • rash • skin reddening • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe 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 prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [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

Boxed Warning

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock • rash • skin reddening • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Monitoring

  • Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock • rash • skin reddening • blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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