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Advil Dual Action Back Pain

Two of the most powerful pain fighting ingredients team up to fight back pain.

Advil Dual Action Back Pain fights back pain two ways: Acetaminophen blocks pain signals, Advil* targets pain at the site of inflammation. A product that quickly relieves tough back pain and lasts for 8 hours.

*ibuprofen

Advil Dual Action Back Caplets, Ibuprofen with Acetaminophen, 18 Pain Relief Capsule-Shaped Tablets

  • Usage

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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

  • Dosage

    12 years of age and older:

    • 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist.
    • Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed to by a doctor.

    Under 12 years of age:

    • Ask a doctor.

  • Ingredients

    Active ingredient:

    • Acetaminophen 250mg
    • Ibuprofen 125mg (NSAID*)
    • *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    Inactive Ingredients:

    • Carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxides, glyceryl dibehenate, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide.

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  • Potential Health Effects

    This product is indicated for adults and children ages 12 and older. Ask a doctor before giving to children under the age of 12. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless instructed to do so by a doctor. This product contains acetaminophen, which may cause severe liver damage if you take it with other drugs that contain acetaminophen, with 3 or more alcoholic drinks, or if you exceed maximum daily dosage. This product also contains ibuprofen, which may cause allergic reaction, especially in those allergic to aspirin. See product label for full product information and warnings.

    Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, should not be taken with other medicines that also contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines. Do not take more than recommended dose, as this may be harmful, including serious harm to your liver. If you have liver or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen.

    See product label for full product information and warnings.

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Count 300

Form Tablets

Key feature Easy to swallow

Ingredient Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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

Advil Liqui-Gels Mini

Advil Liqui-Gels Minis

Count 200

Form Capsules

Key feature Small and easy to swallow

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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Advil Liqui-Gels

Advil Liqui-Gels

Count 160

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Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

Dosage 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 Easy Open Arthritis Cap

Advil Easy Open Arthritis Cap

Count 200

Form Tablets

Key feature Easy open cap

Ingredient Ibuprofen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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Advil Dual Action

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Count 144ct

Form Caplet

Key feature Target Back Pain

Ingredient Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 8h

Dosage 2 caplets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24h unless directed by a doctor. Under 12 y/o: Ask a doctor.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Count 80

Form Capsules

Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Sulobilized Ibuprofen / Diphenhydramine

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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Advil Liqui-Gels

Advil Liqui-Gels

Count 160

Form Capsules

Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

Dosage 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 Dual Action Back Pain

Advil Dual Action Back Pain

Count 144ct

Form Caplet

Key feature Targets Back Pain

Ingredient Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 8h

Dosage 2 caplets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24h unless directed by a doctor. Under 12 y/o: Ask a doctor.

Advil Liqui-Gels Mini

Advil Liqui-Gels Minis

Count 200

Form Capsules

Key feature Small and easy to swallow

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

Dosage 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 Easy Open Arthritis Cap

Advil Easy Open Arthritis Cap

Count 200

Form Tablets

Key feature Easy open cap

Ingredient Ibuprofen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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

Advil Dual Action

Advil Dual Action

Count 144ct

Form Caplet

Key feature Target Back Pain

Ingredient Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 8h

Dosage 2 caplets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24h unless directed by a doctor. Under 12 y/o: Ask a doctor.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Advil PM Liqui-Gels

Count 80

Form Capsules

Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Sulobilized Ibuprofen / Diphenhydramine

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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

Advil Liqui-Gels

Advil Liqui-Gels

Count 160

Form Capsules

Key feature Fast-acting

Ingredient Liquid Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

Dosage 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 Tablet

Advil Tablets

Count 300

Form Tablets

Key feature Easy to swallow

Ingredient Ibuprofen

Easy to swallow ✓

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 6h

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

Advil Dual Action

Advil Dual Action Back Pain

Count 144ct

Form Caplet

Key feature Targets Back Pain

Ingredient Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen

Fast-acting ✓

Duration Up to 8h

Dosage 2 caplets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 caplets in 24h unless directed by a doctor. Under 12 y/o: Ask a doctor.

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