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Advil® Liqui-Gels®

Advil® Liqui-Gels®

Nothing works better on headaches than Advil.*

Rush real liquid relief right where you need it and feel better fast. Advil® Liqui-Gels® are faster and stronger on tough pain than Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels. Doctors recommend Advil® Liqui-Gels® for headaches, as well as backaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, minor arthritis and other joint pain, and aches & pains of the common cold.

*Among leading OTC pain relievers.
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Dosing Information

Age Dose
12 years of age and older
  • 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist.
  • If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used.
  • Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Under 12 years of age
  • Ask a doctor.
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Advil Liqui-Gels®

This is the most current labeling information and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current.

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule) Purpose
Solubilized ibuprofen equal to  
200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)* Pain reliever/Fever reducer
(present as the free acid and potassium salt)  
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug  
Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • toothache
    • backache
    • menstrual cramps
    • the common cold
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
  • temporarly reduces fever
Warnings

Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • skin reddening
  • rash
  • blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

 

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood-thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
    [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed

 

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma
  • you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used
  • do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
  • each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton or card.
  • store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients

coconut oil*, FD&C green no. 3, gelatin, lecithin*, light mineral oil*, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol
*may contain this ingredient

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LBL Document Number: LBL-00000029 (Version 37.0)

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Andretti, age 38 I love Advil Liqui-Gels... I love Advil Liqui-Gels... I recommend them to anyone and everyone I know who suffers from minor aches and pains. Thanks, Advil!
Margie, age 47 No matter what the pain is, Advil is ALL I even think about taking! I carry Advil Liqui-Gels everywhere I go. When I need the pain to go away quickly, nothing beats Advil Liqui-Gels. No matter what the pain is, Advil is ALL I even think about taking!
Craig, age 36 I take Liqui-Gels, and they work in record time. I am an elementary teacher. When I feel a headache coming on, I take Liqui-Gels, and they work in record time.
Pam, age 51 I don’t have time for pain. I keep Advil Liqui-Gels handy for all my aches and pains. I live with four grandchildren: ages 10 months,three years, five years and eight years. I don’t have time for pain.
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