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Brand name: Advil Rapid Release TM
Active ingredients: ibuprofen
What it is used for
Temporary relief of pain, discomfort and/or inflammation associated with headache, migraine headache, tension headache, period pain, dental pain, dental procedures, sinus pain, sore throat pain, cold and flu symptoms, back pain, muscle pain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatic pain, fibrositis and neuralgia.,Reduction of fever.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
beige-colored, film-coated tablets, printed with an Advil black-ink logo with an asymmetrical underline on one side.
Do I need a prescription?
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 40 pack
- 48 pack
- 60 pack
- 72 pack
- 80 pack
- 90 pack
- 96 pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 20 pack
- 24 pack
Over 65?
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient ibuprofen
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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