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Advil 12 Hour TM

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.

Active ingredients: ibuprofen

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Advil 12 Hour Extended Release Tablet ibuprofen 600 mg blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Temporary relief of persistent pain likely to last for more than 6 hours associated with: body pain, back pain, neck and shoulder pain, muscle pain, sprains and strains, osteoarthritis, arthritic, joint and rheumatic conditions, period pain, dental pain, sinus pain, cold and flu.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, modified release
  • Oral
  • A white, film-coated, capsule-shaped tablet printed in blue ink on one side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 1 pack
  • 12 pack
  • 14 pack
  • 16 pack
  • 24 pack
  • 25 pack
  • 28 pack
  • 32 pack
  • 8 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

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 ?

(AHT)

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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