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Advil Caplets

Advil has been providing safe, effective pain relief for over 35+ years.

So whether you have a headache, muscle aches, backaches, menstrual pain, minor arthritis and other joint pain, or aches and pains from the common cold, nothing's stronger when used as directed when used as directed. The medicine in Advil is #1 doctor recommended for pain relief.

Advil Caplets

Information

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  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

    • Headache
    • Toothache
    •  Backache
    • Menstrual cramps
    • The common cold
    • Muscular aches
    • Minor pain of arthritis

    Temporarily reduces fever

  • Dosage

    Use only as directed

    Do not take more than directed

    • Adults and children 12 years and over

      • take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist

      • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used

    • Children under 12 years

      • ask a doctor

    Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

  • Ingredients

    Active ingredients

    Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID*) - Pain reliever/Fever reducer

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    Inactive ingredients 

    acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, white wax

  • Potential Health Effects

    Warnings

    NSAID 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

Product Variants

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Advil Liqui-Gels

Count 160

Form Capsules

Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow

Fast-acting

Duration Up to 6h

Dosage 12 years and over: 1 capsule every 4 - 6 hours. If symptoms persist, 2 may be used. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24h unless directed by a doctor. Under 12 y/o: Ask a doctor.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Count 80

Form Capsules

Key feature Pain relief & 8 hours of sleep

Ingredient Solubilized Ibuprofen / Diphenhydramine

Easy to swallow

Fast-acting

Duration provides pain relief and up to 8 hours of sleep

Dosage Take 2 capsules at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 capsules in 24h.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Count 80

Form Capsules

Key feature Pain relief & 8 hours of sleep

Ingredient Solubilized Ibuprofen / Diphenhydramine

Easy to swallow

Fast-acting

Duration provides pain relief and up to 8 hours of sleep

Dosage Take 2 capsules at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 capsules in 24h.

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