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Q:
Is Advil gluten-free and is it safe for people with celiac disease to take?
A:
Advil is gluten-free and is safe for individuals with celiac disease.
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Does the product contain gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site as another gluten containing product?
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All Pfizer Consumer Healthcare products are gluten-free.
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Should I take Advil that has expired?
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The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Advil. We do not recommend the use of an expired product, as the potency of the product might decline past expiry.
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Is the product in a child resistant package?
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Some Advil products are provided in non-childproof packaging since individuals with arthritis have difficulty opening a childproof package. Current packaging designs emphasize the CHILD-LOCK® feature of the product.

The following Advil package sizes are provided with a child-resistant cap: All sizes of Regular Strength Advil Caplets (yellow packaging).

  • Advil Extra Strength: 72's and 165's
  • Advil Muscle & Joint: 32's
  • Advil Liqui-Gels: 32's
  • Advil Extra Strength Liqui-Gels 24's

Please keep in mind that child-resistant does not mean child proof and all medications should be stored in a secure location.

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Is it safe to consume Advil on a long-term basis?
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Advil is recommended for duration of 5 days at a time. As for long-term usage, this would be under the advice of a physician/healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.
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Can Advil still be used if not stored according to directions i.e. frozen, refrigerated, heated, left in car, thawed, etc.?
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We cannot guarantee the product if it is stored beyond the recommended storage conditions. In such cases, we recommend that the consumer not take the product.
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Is Advil safe for use during pregnancy?
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Advil products are not recommended during pregnancy unless directed by a physician.
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Is Advil safe for use during nursing/lactation?
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The high protein binding and lower pH of breast milk versus plasma tend to inhibit the excretion of ibuprofen into breast milk. It is estimated that the infant exposure is 0.0008% of the maternal dose, which is significantly low. However, lactating mothers should consult a physician before taking Advil.
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What is the maximum daily dose of Advil?
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For Advil Regular Strength Tablets, Caplets, Gel Caplets, and Liqui-Gels: Do not exceed 6 tablets, caplets, gel caplets, or liqui-gels in 24 hours, unless directed by a physician. For Advil Extra Strength Caplets, Advil Muscle & Joint and Advil Extra Strength Liqui- Gels: Do not exceed 3 caplets or liqui-gels in 24 hours, unless directed by a physician.
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Does Advil product contain nuts or is the product manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product?
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Pfizer Consumer Healthcare products DO NOT contain peanut oil, or any peanut or other nut derivatives and are not manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product.
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Does the product contain alcohol?
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No.
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Does Advil contain sodium lauryl sulphate?
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Yes, sodium lauryl sulphate is in Advil Tablets, Caplets, Advil Gel caplets, Extra Strength caplets and Advil Muscle & Joint.
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What happens if the product is overdosed?
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In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or a doctor at once even if there are no symptoms.
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Is there any latex in the product or are latex gloves used during manufacturing?
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Pfizer Consumer Healthcare product formulations and containers DO NOT contain latex.
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Does the product contain PPA (Phenylpropanolamine)?
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Since November 2001, no product on the Canadian market contains PPA, including Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Products.
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Does the product contain tartrazine?
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Advil Products DO NOT contain tartrazine.
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Is the product safe for use in children?
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Children 12 and under should use Children’s Advil.
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Is Advil Cold & Sinus gluten-free and is it safe for people with celiac disease to take?
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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare products are gluten-free and are safe for individuals with celiac disease.
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Is it safe to consume Advil Cold & Sinus on a long-term basis?
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Advil Cold & Sinus is recommended for duration of 5 days at a time. As for long-term usage, this would be under the advice of a physician/healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.
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Should I take Advil Cold & Sinus that has expired?
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The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Advil. We do not recommend the use of an expired product, as the potency of the product might decline past expiry.
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Advil Cold & Sinus - Can the product still be used if not stored according to directions i.e. frozen, refrigerated, heated, left in car, thawed, etc.?
A:
We cannot guarantee the product if it is stored beyond the recommended storage conditions. In such cases, we recommend that the product is not taken.
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Advil Cold & Sinus - Does the product contain alcohol?
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No.
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Is Advil Cold & Sinus packaged in a child-resistant container?
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Some Advil Cold & Sinus products come with CHILD-LOK® safety caps or pouches such as:

  • Advil Cold & Sinus Caplets 40's, 50's, and 72's;
  • Advil Cold & Sinus PLUS 40's, 50's, and 72's;
  • Advil Cold & Sinus Liqui-Gels 40's and 50's
Please keep in mind that child resistant does not mean child proof and all medications should be stored in a secure location.

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Is Advil Cold & Sinus safe for use during pregnancy?
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Advil Cold & Sinus is not recommended during pregnancy unless directed by a physician.
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Is Advil Cold & Sinus safe for use during nursing/lactation?
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Advil Cold & Sinus is not recommended during lactation unless directed by a physician.
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What is the maximum daily dose of Advil Cold & Sinus?
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Do not exceed 6 caplets or liqui-gels in 24 hours, unless directed by a physician.
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Advil Cold & Sinus - What happens if the product is overdosed?
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In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or a doctor at once even if there are no symptoms.
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Does Advil Cold & Sinus contain nuts or is the product manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product?
A:
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare products DO NOT contain peanut oil, or any peanut or other nut derivatives and are not manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product.
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Does Advil Cold & Sinus contain sodium lauryl sulphate?
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Yes, sodium lauryl sulphate is in Advil Cold & Sinus caplets.
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Are the non-medicinal ingredients and dyes used in Children's Advil products safe to consume?
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The non-medicinal ingredients, including dyes, present in Children's Advil products are safe and allowed for use under the current Canadian Food & Drug Regulations. For those parents who prefer a product without dye, Children's Advil has a dye free pediatric drop, dye free suspension and dye free chewable.
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Children's Advil - Does the product contain alcohol?
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No.
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Does Children's Advil contain gluten or is the product manufactured at the same site as another gluten containing product?
A:
Children's Advil is gluten-free.
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Should I give Children's Advil to my child after the expiry date?
A:
The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Children's Advil. We do not recommend continued use of an expired product as the potency might decline past expiry date.
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Is Children's Advil packaged in child-resistant containers?
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All Children's Advil products come with Child-Lok® safety caps. Please keep in mind that child-resistant does not mean child proof and all medications should be stored in a secure location.
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Is it safe to consume Children's Advil on a long-term basis?
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Children's Advil is recommended for 5 days for pain relief and 3 days for fever relief. Consult a physician if the symptoms persist for more than 3 days. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.
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What is the maximum daily dose of Children's Advil?
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For Advil Pediatric Drops, Advil Pediatric Drops Fever from Colds or Flu, Children's Advil, Children's Advil Fever from Colds or Flu: 3 doses a day (dose dependent on age/weight), or as directed by a doctor. For Junior Strength Advil, Junior Strength Advil Fever from Colds or Flu, Children's Advil Cold & Children's Advil Cold & Flu Multi-symptom: 4 doses a day (dose dependent on age/weight), or as directed by a doctor.
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Children's Advil - What should the patient do in case of accidental overdose?
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In case of overdose, call a poison control centre, or a doctor at once even if there are no symptoms.
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Does Children's Advil contain nuts or is the product manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product?
A:
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare products DO NOT contain peanut oil, or any peanut or other nut derivatives and are not manufactured at the same site as another nut containing product.
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Does Children's Advil contain sodium lauryl sulphate?
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No.
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Why is Children's Advil Pediatric Drops still available?
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Children's Advil Pediatric Drops does not contain any cough or cold ingredients and may continue to be used in accordance with the label directions.
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