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Background InformationBackground Information

Advil is a brand of Advil is a brand of ibuprofen, a non ibuprofen, a non steroidal anti-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.inflammatory drug.

Advil is manufactured Advil is manufactured by Pfizer and has by Pfizer and has been on the market been on the market since 1984. since 1984.

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Ibuprofen was initially introduced as a Ibuprofen was initially introduced as a prescription NSAID used for such prescription NSAID used for such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis. conditions as rheumatoid arthritis.

Ibuprofen became available without a Ibuprofen became available without a prescription in the UK in 1983 under the prescription in the UK in 1983 under the name “Nurofen”.name “Nurofen”.

In the US in 1984 under the name “Advil”. In the US in 1984 under the name “Advil”.

Uses for AdvilUses for Advil

Advil is used to Advil is used to reduce fever and treat reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation pain or inflammation caused by many caused by many conditions such as conditions such as headache, toothache, headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or menstrual cramps, or minor injury. minor injury.

Risks of Taking AdvilRisks of Taking Advil

Advil may cause life-threatening heart or Advil may cause life-threatening heart or circulation problems such as heart attack circulation problems such as heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term. or stroke, especially if you use it long term.

Do not use Advil just before or after heart Do not use Advil just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). graft, or CABG).

Advil may also cause serious effects on Advil may also cause serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole).

Continued..Continued.. You may not want to take Advil;You may not want to take Advil; a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood

pressure;pressure; a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding; asthma;asthma; polyps in your nose;polyps in your nose; liver or kidney disease; liver or kidney disease; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE);systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; ora bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or if you smoke.if you smoke.

Different Types of AdvilDifferent Types of Advil There are many different types of Advil There are many different types of Advil

including;including; AdvilAdvil Congestion ReliefCongestion Relief Advil PMAdvil PM Cold and SinusCold and Sinus Children’s FeverChildren’s Fever Allergy SinusAllergy Sinus Migraine Migraine Liquid GelsLiquid Gels

Prices of AdvilPrices of Advil

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