Advil Caps 400 mg 14 capsules is indicated in adults, after at least one medical opinion, for the treatment of mild to moderate migraine attacks, with or without aura.
Route of administration
oral
Dosage
Dosage
Painful and/or febrile conditions
Suitable for adults and children weighing over 30 kg (11-12 years).
The usual dosage is 1 capsule at 400 mg per dose, repeated if necessary every 6 to 8 hours, without exceeding 3 capsules at 400 mg per day (i.e. 1200 mg per day).
The 400 mg capsule is reserved for pain or fever that is more intense or not relieved by a 200 mg ibuprofen capsule.
Elderly patients are at greater risk of adverse effects, so use the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration (3 days for fever, 5 days for pain).
The maximum dosage is 3 capsules per day (1200 mg).
In the event of a migraine attack
FOR ADULTS ONLY
1 capsule at 400 mg as soon as possible after the onset of the attack.
If a patient is not relieved after the first dose, a second dose should not be taken during the same attack. However, the attack can be treated with another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or aspirin.
If the pain recurs, a second dose may be taken, provided there is an 8-hour interval between the 2 doses.
If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Method of administration
Take by mouth.
Swallow the capsule, without chewing, with a large glass of water.
Capsules are best taken with a meal.
Frequency of administration
Systematic administration avoids oscillations in pain or fever.
They should be taken at least 6 hours apart.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to:
- 3 days in case of fever,
- 3 days in case of migraine,
- 5 days in case of pain
If pain persists for more than 5 days or fever for more than 3 days, if they worsen, or if a new disorder occurs, inform your doctor.
In the event of a migraine attack, the duration of treatment should not exceed 3 days.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms appear, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
If you feel that the effect of ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule is too strong or too weak: consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition
Ibuprofen
Contraindications
Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases:
- after 5 months of pregnancy (24 weeks of amenorrhea),
- history of allergy or asthma triggered by this or related drugs, in particular other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin),
- history of allergy to other constituents of the softgel,
- history of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers associated with previous NSAID therapy,
- ulcer or bleeding of the stomach or intestine in progress or recurrent,
- ongoing gastrointestinal, cerebral or other bleeding,
- severe liver disease,
- severe kidney disease,
- severe heart disease,
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Precautions for use
Take special precautions with ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule:
At high doses, in excess of 1200 mg/day, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties and may cause the sometimes serious side effects seen with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Medicines such as ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. The higher the dose and the longer the duration of treatment, the greater the risk.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration.
If you have heart problems, have had a stroke, or think you may have risk factors for such conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking), please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Special warnings
If you are a woman, ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may impair your fertility. Its use is not recommended in women who wish to conceive a child. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule, if you are a woman having difficulty conceiving or if you are undergoing tests on your reproductive function.
Elderly subjects are at greater risk of adverse reactions, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers and perforations. Renal, hepatic and cardiac functions should be closely monitored. Dosage should be kept as low as possible for the shortest period necessary to relieve symptoms.
This drug should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease).
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICATION, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IN THE EVENT OF:
- a history of asthma associated with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis or polyps in the nose. The administration of this speciality may lead to an asthma attack, particularly in certain subjects allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (see section "Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases"),
- coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy. This drug may cause serious gastrointestinal symptoms,
- digestive history (hiatal hernia, digestive hemorrhage, old stomach or duodenal ulcer),
- heart, liver or kidney disease,
- chickenpox. This drug is not recommended because of exceptional severe skin infections,
- concomitant treatment with other drugs that increase the risk of peptic ulcer or bleeding, e.g. oral corticosteroids, antidepressants (SSRIs, i.e. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), blood-clot-preventing drugs such as aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin. If you have any of these conditions, consult your doctor before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule (see "Taking or using other medicines"),
- concomitant treatment with methotrexate at doses exceeding 20 mg per week or with pemetrexed (see "Taking or using other medicines").
DURING TREATMENT, IN THE EVENT OF:
- visual disturbances, PREVENT YOUR DOCTOR,
- gastrointestinal haemorrhage (discharge of blood through the mouth or in the stools, black stools), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- the appearance of skin or mucous membrane signs resembling a burn (redness with bubbles or blisters, ulcerations), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- signs suggestive of allergy to this drug, in particular an asthma attack or sudden swelling of the face and neck (see "What are the possible side effects?"), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
This medicine contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen.
You must not take other medicines containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors) and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) at the same time as this medicine. Carefully read the package inserts of any other medicines you are taking to ensure that they do not contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Dosage
400 mg
Packaging
Box of 14
Advil Caps 400 mg 14 capsules is indicated in adults, after at least one medical opinion, for the treatment of mild to moderate migraine attacks, with or without aura.
Route of administration
oral
Dosage
Dosage
Painful and/or febrile conditions
Suitable for adults and children weighing over 30 kg (11-12 years).
The usual dosage is 1 capsule at 400 mg per dose, repeated if necessary every 6 to 8 hours, without exceeding 3 capsules at 400 mg per day (i.e. 1200 mg per day).
The 400 mg capsule is reserved for pain or fever that is more intense or not relieved by a 200 mg ibuprofen capsule.
Elderly patients are at greater risk of adverse effects, so use the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration (3 days for fever, 5 days for pain).
The maximum dosage is 3 capsules per day (1200 mg).
In the event of a migraine attack
FOR ADULTS ONLY
1 capsule at 400 mg as soon as possible after the onset of the attack.
If a patient is not relieved after the first dose, a second dose should not be taken during the same attack. However, the attack can be treated with another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or aspirin.
If the pain recurs, a second dose may be taken, provided there is an 8-hour interval between the 2 doses.
If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Method of administration
Take by mouth.
Swallow the capsule, without chewing, with a large glass of water.
Capsules are best taken with a meal.
Frequency of administration
Systematic administration avoids oscillations in pain or fever.
They should be taken at least 6 hours apart.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to:
- 3 days in case of fever,
- 3 days in case of migraine,
- 5 days in case of pain
If pain persists for more than 5 days or fever for more than 3 days, if they worsen, or if a new disorder occurs, inform your doctor.
In the event of a migraine attack, the duration of treatment should not exceed 3 days.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms appear, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
If you feel that the effect of ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule is too strong or too weak: consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition
Ibuprofen
Contraindications
Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases:
- after 5 months of pregnancy (24 weeks of amenorrhea),
- history of allergy or asthma triggered by this or related drugs, in particular other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin),
- history of allergy to other constituents of the softgel,
- history of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers associated with previous NSAID therapy,
- ulcer or bleeding of the stomach or intestine in progress or recurrent,
- ongoing gastrointestinal, cerebral or other bleeding,
- severe liver disease,
- severe kidney disease,
- severe heart disease,
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Precautions for use
Take special precautions with ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule:
At high doses, in excess of 1200 mg/day, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties and may cause the sometimes serious side effects seen with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Drugs such as ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. The higher the dose and the longer the duration of treatment, the greater the risk.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration.
If you have heart problems, have had a stroke, or think you may have risk factors for such conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking), please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Special warnings
If you are a woman, ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may impair your fertility. Its use is not recommended in women who wish to conceive a child. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule, if you are a woman having difficulty conceiving or if you are undergoing reproductive function tests.
Elderly subjects are at greater risk of adverse reactions, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers and perforations. Renal, hepatic and cardiac functions should be closely monitored. Dosage should be kept as low as possible for the shortest period necessary to relieve symptoms.
This drug should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease).
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICATION, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IN THE EVENT OF:
- a history of asthma associated with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis or polyps in the nose. The administration of this speciality may lead to an asthma attack, particularly in certain subjects allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (see section "Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases"),
- coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy. This drug may cause serious gastrointestinal symptoms,
- digestive history (hiatal hernia, digestive hemorrhage, old stomach or duodenal ulcer),
- heart, liver or kidney disease,
- chickenpox. This drug is not recommended because of exceptional severe skin infections,
- concomitant treatment with other drugs that increase the risk of peptic ulcer or bleeding, e.g. oral corticosteroids, antidepressants (SSRIs, i.e. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), blood-clot-preventing drugs such as aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin. If you have any of these conditions, consult your doctor before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule (see "Taking or using other medicines"),
- concomitant treatment with methotrexate at doses exceeding 20 mg per week or with pemetrexed (see "Taking or using other medicines").
DURING TREATMENT, IN THE EVENT OF:
- visual disturbances, PREVENT YOUR DOCTOR,
- gastrointestinal haemorrhage (discharge of blood through the mouth or in the stools, black stools), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- the appearance of skin or mucous membrane signs resembling a burn (redness with bubbles or blisters, ulcerations), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- signs suggestive of allergy to this drug, in particular an asthma attack or sudden swelling of the face and neck (see "What are the possible side effects?"), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
This medicine contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen.
You must not take other medicines containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors) and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) at the same time as this medicine. Carefully read the package inserts of any other medicines you are taking to ensure that they do not contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Dosage
400 mg
Packaging
Box of 14
Advil Caps 400 mg 14 capsules is indicated in adults, after at least one medical opinion, for the treatment of mild to moderate migraine attacks, with or without aura.
Route of administration
oral
Dosage
Dosage
Painful and/or febrile conditions
Suitable for adults and children weighing over 30 kg (11-12 years).
The usual dosage is 1 capsule at 400 mg per dose, repeated if necessary every 6 to 8 hours, without exceeding 3 capsules at 400 mg per day (i.e. 1200 mg per day).
The 400 mg capsule is reserved for pain or fever that is more intense or not relieved by a 200 mg ibuprofen capsule.
Elderly patients are at greater risk of adverse effects, so use the lowest possible dose for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration (3 days for fever, 5 days for pain).
The maximum dosage is 3 capsules per day (1200 mg).
In the event of a migraine attack
FOR ADULTS ONLY
1 capsule at 400 mg as soon as possible after the onset of the attack.
If a patient is not relieved after the first dose, a second dose should not be taken during the same attack. However, the attack can be treated with another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or aspirin.
If the pain recurs, a second dose may be taken, provided there is an 8-hour interval between the 2 doses.
If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Method of administration
Take by mouth.
Swallow the capsule, without chewing, with a large glass of water.
Capsules are best taken with a meal.
Frequency of administration
Systematic administration avoids oscillations in pain or fever.
They should be taken at least 6 hours apart.
Duration of treatment
The duration of use is limited to:
- 3 days in case of fever,
- 3 days in case of migraine,
- 5 days in case of pain
If pain persists for more than 5 days or fever for more than 3 days, if they worsen, or if a new disorder occurs, inform your doctor.
In the event of a migraine attack, the duration of treatment should not exceed 3 days.
If symptoms persist or worsen, or if new symptoms appear, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
If you feel that the effect of ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule is too strong or too weak: consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Composition
Ibuprofen
Contraindications
Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases:
- after 5 months of pregnancy (24 weeks of amenorrhea),
- history of allergy or asthma triggered by this or related drugs, in particular other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin),
- history of allergy to other constituents of the softgel,
- history of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers associated with previous NSAID therapy,
- ulcer or bleeding of the stomach or intestine in progress or recurrent,
- ongoing gastrointestinal, cerebral or other bleeding,
- severe liver disease,
- severe kidney disease,
- severe heart disease,
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Precautions for use
Take special precautions with ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule:
At high doses, in excess of 1200 mg/day, this drug has anti-inflammatory properties and may cause the sometimes serious side effects seen with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Drugs such as ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may increase the risk of heart attack ("myocardial infarction") or stroke. The higher the dose and the longer the duration of treatment, the greater the risk.
Do not exceed recommended doses or treatment duration.
If you have heart problems, have had a stroke, or think you may have risk factors for such conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking), please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Special warnings
If you are a woman, ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule may impair your fertility. Its use is not recommended in women who wish to conceive a child. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule, if you are a woman having difficulty conceiving or if you are undergoing reproductive function tests.
Elderly subjects are at greater risk of adverse reactions, particularly gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers and perforations. Renal, hepatic and cardiac functions should be closely monitored. Dosage should be kept as low as possible for the shortest period necessary to relieve symptoms.
This drug should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease).
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICATION, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IN THE EVENT OF:
- a history of asthma associated with chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis or polyps in the nose. The administration of this speciality may lead to an asthma attack, particularly in certain subjects allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (see section "Never take ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule in the following cases"),
- coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy. This drug may cause serious gastrointestinal symptoms,
- digestive history (hiatal hernia, digestive hemorrhage, old stomach or duodenal ulcer),
- heart, liver or kidney disease,
- chickenpox. This drug is not recommended because of exceptional severe skin infections,
- concomitant treatment with other drugs that increase the risk of peptic ulcer or bleeding, e.g. oral corticosteroids, antidepressants (SSRIs, i.e. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), blood-clot-preventing drugs such as aspirin or anticoagulants such as warfarin. If you have any of these conditions, consult your doctor before taking ADVILCAPS 400 mg, soft capsule (see "Taking or using other medicines"),
- concomitant treatment with methotrexate at doses exceeding 20 mg per week or with pemetrexed (see "Taking or using other medicines").
DURING TREATMENT, IN THE EVENT OF:
- visual disturbances, PREVENT YOUR DOCTOR,
- gastrointestinal haemorrhage (discharge of blood through the mouth or in the stools, black stools), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- the appearance of skin or mucous membrane signs resembling a burn (redness with bubbles or blisters, ulcerations), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY,
- signs suggestive of allergy to this drug, in particular an asthma attack or sudden swelling of the face and neck (see "What are the possible side effects?"), STOP THE TREATMENT AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
This medicine contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug: ibuprofen.
You must not take other medicines containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors) and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) at the same time as this medicine. Carefully read the package inserts of any other medicines you are taking to ensure that they do not contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin).
Dosage
400 mg
Packaging
Box of 14
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