(ibuprofen)
Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) belongs to the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat Fever and mild-to-moderate pain caused by inflammation.
Available form
Dosage
Chewable Tablet
100MG
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The recommended adult dose of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) is 200 mg to 400 mg every 6 to 8 hours as required. Extended-release tablets should be taken as 1 tablet (600 mg) every 12 hours. The maximum daily dose is 1,200 mg. Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) available without a prescription should not be taken for more than 3 consecutive days for a fever or 5 consecutive days for pain unless advised by your doctor. The lowest dose for the shortest period of time should be used to reduce the risk of side effects.
The dose of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) for children is based on body weight and age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for specific dosing information. Children should not take more than 40 mg per kilogram of body weight each day.
Use an oral syringe to measure each dose of the liquid, as it gives a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons.
Take Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) with food or milk to minimize side effects such as heartburn and stomach upset. The suspension form should be shaken well before using.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) at room temperature, protect it from heat and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen).
Tablets/Caplets (Sugar-coated)
Each brown, sugar-coated tablet/caplet contains 200 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: acetylated monoglyceride, beeswax, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, ethoxyethanol, iron oxides, lecithin, microcrystalline cellulose, parabens, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical shellac, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, and titanium dioxide.
Liqui-Gels
Each green, transparent, gelatin capsule contains 200 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C Green No. 3, gelatin, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, and titanium dioxide.
Extra Strength Caplets
Each brown film-coated caplet contains 400 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides, lecithin, pharmaceutical shellac, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Advil Arthritis Pain
Each liquid-filled capsule contains 400 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: gelatin, lecithin (soy), medium chain triglycerides, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan, and sorbitol.
Advil Muscle and Joint Tablets
Each brown film-coated tablet contains 400 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides, lecithin, pharmaceutical shellac, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, simethicone, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Extra Strength Liqui-Gels
Each colourless, oval capsule contains 400 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: gelatin, iron oxide, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, and sorbitol.
Advil 12 Hour
Each white, film-coated, bi-layer tablet contains 600 mg Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.
Advil Pediatric Drops and Advil Pediatric Drops Fever from Colds or Flu (Suspension)
Dye-Free Grape Flavour
Each 5 mL of white-to-off-white suspension contains 200 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavours, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, and xanthan gum.
Fruit Flavor
Each 5 mL of translucent red suspension with sweet fruity odour contains 200 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, and xanthan gum.
Grape Flavor
Each 5 mL of translucent purple suspension with sweet fruity odour contains 200 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose sorbitol, sucrose, and xanthan gum.
Children's Advil and Children's Advil Fever from Colds or Flu
Blue Raspberry Flavor
Each 5 mL of translucent blue suspension with sweet fruity odour contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Blue No. 1, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, and xanthan gum.
Dye-free Grape Flavour
Each 5 mL of white-to-off-white suspension contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, water, and xanthan gum.
Dye-Free Berry Flavour
Each 5 mL of white-to-off-white, berry-flavoured, dye-free suspension contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavour, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucrose, water, and xanthan gum.
Dye-Free Bubble Gum Flavour
Each 5 mL of white-to-off-white, bubble gum-flavoured, dye-free suspension contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavour, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, water, and xanthan gum.
Sugar-Free/Dye-Free Berry Flavour
Each 5 mL of white-to-off-white, bubble gum-flavoured, dye-free suspension contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, disodium EDTA, flavour, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, water, and xanthan gum.
Fruit Flavor
Each 5 mL of translucent red suspension with sweet fruity odour contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, water, and xanthan gum.
Grape Flavor
Each 5 mL of translucent purple suspension with sweet fruity odour contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, citric acid, disodium EDTA, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium benzoate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, sucrose, water, and xanthan gum.
Advil Junior Strength Chewable Tablets and Advil Junior Strength Fever from Colds or Flu Chewable Tablets
Fruit Flavor
Each ½" round, mottled red, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablet with "Advil 100" debossed on one side and a bisect on the other, contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame (contains phenylalanine), cellulose acetate phthalate, D&C Red No. 27 Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, gelatin, magnasweet, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, and sodium starch glycolate.
Grape Flavor
Each ½" round, mottled purple, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablet with "Advil 100" debossed on one side and a bisect on the other, contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame (contains phenylalanine), cellulose acetate phthalate, D&C Red No. 30 Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, gelatin, magnasweet, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, and sodium starch glycolate.
Blue Raspberry Flavour
Each ½" round, mottled blue, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablet with "Advil 100" debossed on one side and a bisect on the other contains 100 mg of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Nonmedicinal ingredients: aspartame (contains phenylalanine), cellulose acetate phthalate, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, gelatin, magnasweet, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, and sodium starch glycolate.
Do not use Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) if you:
Do not give Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) to children who have kidney disease or have suffered significant fluid loss.
There may be an interaction between Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Advil Jr (Ibuprofen).
Health Canada has issued new information concerning the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). To read the full Health Canada Advisory, visit Health Canada's web site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
A previous advisory on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was issued on October 30, 2020.
Allergy: Some people who are allergic to other anti-inflammatory medications also experience allergic reactions to Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Before you take Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), inform your doctor or pharmacist about any previous adverse reactions you have had to medications, especially ASA or naproxen. Contact your doctor at once if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face and throat.
Bladder problems: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may cause bladder pain, painful or difficult urination, or increased frequency of urination. If these symptoms occur without an explanation (e.g., infection), stop taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) and contact your doctor.
Blood clotting: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may reduce the ability of the blood to clot. If you are taking anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin, Heparin) or have Hemophilia or other blood disorders (e.g., low platelets), discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Blood pressure: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may cause an increase in blood pressure, particularly for people who already have high blood pressure. If you are taking medications for blood pressure or are at risk of developing high blood pressure, discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Fluid and electrolyte balance: Fluid retention and edema have been reported with use of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). Use Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) with caution if you:
Gastrointestinal problems: Stomach ulcers, perforation, and bleeding from the stomach have been known to occur during therapy with Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). These complications can occur at any time and are sometimes severe enough to require immediate medical attention.
The risk of ulcers and bleeding increases for people taking higher doses of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) for longer periods of time. Stomach problems are also more likely to occur with alcohol use. Do not drink alcohol while taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen).
If you are prone to irritation of the stomach and intestines, particularly if you have had a stomach ulcer, bloody stools, diverticulosis, or other inflammatory disease of the stomach or intestines (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Stop taking the medication and contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms or signs suggestive of stomach ulcers or bleeding in the stomach (black, tarry stools). These reactions can occur at any time without warning during treatment.
Heart attack and stroke: High doses of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) (2,400 mg or more per day) have been linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The risk is increased with higher total daily doses and taking the medication over long periods of time. If you have had a heart attack or stroke, or are at risk of a heart attack or stroke, discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Heart disease: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) can cause fluid retention, which may make symptoms of congestive heart failure worse. If you have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you are taking low-dose ASA for heart health, discuss with your doctor whether you should use Advil Jr (Ibuprofen).
Kidney function: Long-term use of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may lead to a higher risk of reduced kidney function. This is most common for people who already have kidney disease, liver disease, or heart failure; for people who take diuretics (water pills); and for seniors.
If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
People with severely reduced kidney function and kidney disease should not take Advil Jr (Ibuprofen).
Potassium levels: There is a risk of high levels of potassium in the blood for people who take NSAIDs, including Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). People most at risk are seniors; those who have conditions such as Diabetes or kidney failure; and those taking beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., Ramipril), or some diuretics (water pills). If you experience unexplained nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness or tingling sensations, contact your doctor as these are possible symptoms of too much potassium in the blood.
Reduced alertness/dizziness: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may cause drowsiness, dizziness or a sensation of spinning, any of which can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) affects you.
Pregnancy: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), contact your doctor immediately. Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), like other NSAIDs, must not be taken in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may reduce your ability to become pregnant. Taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) while trying to become pregnant is not recommended.
Breast-feeding: Advil Jr (Ibuprofen) may pass into breast milk in small quantities. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Advil Jr (Ibuprofen), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Seniors: Seniors appear to have a higher risk of side effects with Advil Jr (Ibuprofen). The lowest effective dosage should be used under close medical supervision.
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