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What is Advil Migraine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Advil Migraine overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Children's Motrin, Concentrated Motrin Infants' Drops, Genpril, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Ibuprofen Junior Strength, Good Neighbor Tab-Profen, Ibu, IBU, IBU-200, Ibuprohm, I-Prin, Junior Strength Advil

Generic Names:

  • Ibuprofen

Uses:

  • Treats pain and fever. This medicine is an NSAID.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Central Nervous System Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent, Antirheumatic, Antimigraine, Analgesic

Forms:

  • Chewable Tablet, Tablet, Suspension, Liquid Filled Capsule, Capsule

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Advil Migraine used for?

Advil is a prescribed as a pain reliever. It targets the chemical (prostaglandins), which increase when you feel pain. It minimizes the production of prostaglandins, reducing pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as headaches, menstrual cramps, toothache, or minor injuries.

What form(s) does Advil Migraine come in

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Tablet

  • Suspension

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Capsule

What are common Advil Migraine doses?

  • Bottle 20 Capsules

  • Bottle 40 Capsules

Common Advil Migraine prescriptions

  • Advil Migraine
    20 capsules bottle

  • Advil Migraine
    40 capsules bottle

How to take Advil Migraine

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • Chewable tablet: Chew completely before you swallow it. Then drink some water to make sure you swallow all of the medicine.

  • For Children: Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure how much medicine to give a child. The dose is usually based on weight, not age. Never give more medicine than directed.

  • For Adults: Do not take more than 6 pills in 1 day (24 hours) unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Missed dose: If you take this medicine on a regular basis and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Oral liquid: Shake well just before using. Measure with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Prescription ibuprofen should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Chewable tablet: Chew completely before you swallow it. Then drink some water to make sure you swallow all of the medicine.

  • Missed dose: If you take this medicine on a regular basis and miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.

  • For Children: Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure how much medicine to give a child. The dose is usually based on weight, not age. Never give more medicine than directed.

  • Oral liquid: Shake well just before using. Measure with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • For Adults: Do not take more than 6 pills in 1 day (24 hours) unless your doctor tells you to.

  • Prescription ibuprofen should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one.

  • Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Advil Migraine contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to ibuprofen, aspirin, or another NSAID, or right before or after heart surgery.

Advil Migraine warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, lupus or a similar connective tissue disease, or a history of ulcers or other digestion problems. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have heart or blood circulation problems, including high blood pressure, heart failure (CHF), or bleeding problems.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of pregnancy.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Trouble seeing, blind spots, change in how you see colors

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Bleeding and ulcers in the stomach or intestinesHigher risk of heart attack or strokeLiver damageKidney damageVision problems

  • Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.

  • This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain

Advil Migraine interactions

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

  • This medicine might contain sugar or phenylalanine (aspartame).

  • Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days.

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

  • Do not use any other NSAID medicine unless your doctor says it is okay. Some other NSAIDs are aspirin, diclofenac, naproxen, or celecoxib.

  • Some foods and medicine can affect how ibuprofen works. Tell your doctor if you are also using lithium, methotrexate, a blood thinner (such as warfarin), a steroid medicine (such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone, prednisone), a diuretic (water pill), or an ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine.

Advil Migraine side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness on one side of your body, severe headache, trouble seeing or talking, pain in your lower leg

  • Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, bloody or black, tarry stools

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

  • Chest pain that may spread to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness

  • Trouble seeing, blind spots, change in how you see colors

  • Fever, neck pain, stiff neck

  • Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Constipation, diarrhea, gas, mild upset stomach

  • Dizziness, headache, ringing in the ears