IMPORTANT!

THE FACTS ABOUT IBUPROFEN AND COVID-19

COMBINING MEDICATIONSAdvil is committed to your safety. As with any OTC medicine, it is important to understand the potential for interactions with other medication. If you are taking ibuprofen with any other drugs, prescription or nonprescription, consult with your doctor.

ADVIL AND PREGNANCYCan I take Advil if I’m pregnant?Unless directed by a doctor, Advil should not be taken during pregnancy.

Ibuprofen should not be used during the third trimester of pregnancy.It’s especially important not to take ibuprofen, the main ingredient in Advil, during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Unless directed by a doctor, ibuprofen should not be consumed during this time.

EXPIRATION, DISPOSAL, AND STORAGECheck the expiration date.Taking expired Advil is not recommended because the product can lose potency over time. If you take expired medication you might not get the right amount of active ingredients you need for pain relief.

PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONSWhen used as directed, it’s uncommon for Advil to cause adverse effects. If you have a history of stomach problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke, make sure you consult with your doctor before taking Advil.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTSIbuprofen has one of the lowest toxicity levels of all over-the-counter pain medications, limiting the risk of overdose situations. Due to its wide therapeutic margin and low toxicity profile, serious overdose situations or instances of death are rare.

We understand that there is a lot of confusion about taking Ibuprofen at this time.

Currently, there is no scientific evidence that directly links the use of ibuprofen or NSAIDs with worsened outcomes in patients suffering from COVID-19 infection.

If you have concerns about taking products containing Ibuprofen, please consult your doctor.

For more information refer to the websites for these public health authorities.

*These organizations are not officially affiliated with Advil.