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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

Information

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  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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

    Use only as directed

    Do not take more than directed

    • Adults and children 12 years and over

      • Take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist

    • 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

    Acetaminophen 250 mg - Pain reliever

    Ibuprofen 125 mg (NSAID*) - Pain reliever

    *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

  • Potential Health Effects

    Warnings

    Acetaminophen liver damage warning:

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

    • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    • more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
    • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 

    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

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