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ADVIL by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company

Dosage form: tablet, coated
Ingredients: IBUPROFEN 200mg
Labeler: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company
NDC code: 52904-791

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2024.

ADVIL Tablets
(ibuprofen)

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Advil Tablets (in each tablet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Advil Caplets (in each caplet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Advil Gel Caplets (in each gel caplet)

Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSE

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

USES
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • toothache
    • backache
    • menstrual cramps
    • the common cold
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
  • temporarily reduces fever

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 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 non-prescription 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

Heart attack and stroke warning

NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Do not use
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if
  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

When using this product
  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
    • chest pain
    • trouble breathing
    • weakness in one part or side of body
    • slurred speech
    • leg swelling
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

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 delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS

Advil Tablets
  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Advil Caplets
  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Advil Gel Caplets
  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 gel caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 gel caplet, 2 gel caplets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 gel caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Advil Tablets

acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, white wax

Advil Caplets

acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, white wax

Advil Gel Caplets

colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, fractionated coconut oil, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, pregelatinized starch, propyl gallate, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 52904-794

NDC: 52904-794-05 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 1 in a CARTON

NDC: 52904-794-01 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 1 in a BLISTER PACK

NDC: 52904-794-02 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 2 in a BLISTER PACK

NDC: 52904-794-06 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 2 in a CARTON

Product: 52904-786

NDC: 52904-786-50 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 50 in a CASE

Product: 52904-790

NDC: 52904-790-30 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 30 in a CASE

Product: 52904-791

NDC: 52904-791-25 2 TABLET, COATED in a POUCH / 25 in a CASE

IBUPROFEN

ADVIL (IBUPROFEN) TABLET, COATED

ADVIL (IBUPROFEN) TABLET, COATED

ADVIL (IBUPROFEN)
ADVIL 
ibuprofen tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52904-791
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
IBUPROFEN (IBUPROFEN) IBUPROFEN200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
FERRIC OXIDE RED 
METHYLPARABEN 
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLPARABEN 
SHELLAC 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STARCH, CORN 
STEARIC ACID 
SUCROSE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
WHITE WAX 
DIACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES 
Product Characteristics
ColorBROWN (pinkish brown) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize11mm
FlavorImprint CodeAdvil
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:52904-791-2525 POUCH in 1 CASE
12 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01898905/18/1984
ADVIL 
ibuprofen tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52904-790
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
IBUPROFEN (IBUPROFEN) IBUPROFEN200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
FERRIC OXIDE RED 
METHYLPARABEN 
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLPARABEN 
SHELLAC 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STARCH, CORN 
STEARIC ACID 
SUCROSE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
WHITE WAX 
DIACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES 
Product Characteristics
ColorBROWN (pinkish brown) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize11mm
FlavorImprint CodeAdvil
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:52904-790-3030 POUCH in 1 CASE
12 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01898905/18/1984
ADVIL 
ibuprofen tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52904-786
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
IBUPROFEN (IBUPROFEN) IBUPROFEN200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
FERRIC OXIDE RED 
METHYLPARABEN 
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLPARABEN 
SHELLAC 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STARCH, CORN 
STEARIC ACID 
SUCROSE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
WHITE WAX 
DIACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES 
Product Characteristics
ColorBROWN (pinkish brown) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize11mm
FlavorImprint CodeAdvil
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:52904-786-5050 POUCH in 1 CASE
12 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01898905/18/1984
ADVIL 
ibuprofen tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52904-794
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
IBUPROFEN (IBUPROFEN) IBUPROFEN200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
FERRIC OXIDE RED 
METHYLPARABEN 
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED 
PROPYLPARABEN 
SHELLAC 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
STARCH, CORN 
STEARIC ACID 
SUCROSE 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
WHITE WAX 
DIACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES 
Product Characteristics
ColorBROWN (pinkish brown) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize11mm
FlavorImprint CodeAdvil
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:52904-794-051 POUCH in 1 CARTON
12 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
2NDC:52904-794-011 POUCH in 1 BLISTER PACK
22 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
3NDC:52904-794-022 POUCH in 1 BLISTER PACK
32 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
4NDC:52904-794-062 POUCH in 1 CARTON
42 TABLET, COATED in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01898905/18/1984
Labeler - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company (053805599)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Select Corporation829390975manufacture(52904-794, 52904-786, 52904-790, 52904-791)

Revised: 05/2019
 
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