Drug Name:
CHILDREN'S ADVIL OTC
Generic Name and Formulations:
Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL; susp; fruit, grape, white grape or blue raspberry flavor; alcohol-free; contains sodium.
Company:
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Therapeutic Use:
Indications for CHILDREN'S ADVIL:
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Adult:
Not applicable.
Children:
Use appropriate formulation and give every 6–8 hours. <6months: not recommended. 12–17lbs: 50mg. 18–23lbs: 75mg. 24–35lbs: 100mg. 36–47lbs: 150mg. 48–59lbs: 200mg. 60–71lbs: 250mg. 72–95lbs: 300mg.
Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding or persistent sore throat (do not use >2 days or children <3 years). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if no relief within 24 hours of treatment; pain or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
INFANTS' ADVIL CONCENTRATED DROPS
JUNIOR STRENGTH ADVIL CHEWABLES
Pharmacological Class:
NSAID (propionic acid deriv.).
Interactions:
Avoid aspirin or other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, feel faint, slurred speech), redness, swelling, allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
How Supplied:
Susp—4oz; Drops—½ oz; Junior chewable tabs—24; Junior tabs—24
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