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Advil Dual Action

Two of the most powerful pain fighting ingredients – Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen – team up for some big relief.

The first FDA approved pain relief medication to combine Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. Combining these two allows you to take a lower maximum daily dose of each medication and now get up to 8-hours of powerful relief. So whether it’s headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, muscle pains, or minor pain of arthritis, this combination will fight them all.

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

Information

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  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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

Top Questions About Advil Dual Action

  • Does Advil contain acetaminophen?

    Advil Dual Action is the only Advil product that contains Acetaminophen. Advil Dual Action fights pain in two ways: Acetaminophen blocks pain signals while Ibuprofen targets pain at the source.

  • How many Advil Dual Action tablets can I take?

    Adults and children over the age of 12: take 2 Advil Dual Action caplets every 8 hours and do not exceed more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. Consult a healthcare professional for children younger than 12.

  • What is the difference between Advil and Advil Dual Action

    Advil only contains Ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps to treat pain at the source. Advil Dual Action combines two powerful active ingredients to fight pain – Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. Advil with Acetaminophen helps to block pain signals from the brain and targets pain caused by inflammation at the site of the injury, allowing you feel better, faster.

  • What is Advil Dual Action used for?

    Advil Dual Action treats headaches, tooth pain, back pain, menstrual cramps, muscle pains, and minor pain of arthritis. The two active ingredients allow you to take a lower maximum dose of each for combined relief.

  • Does Advil Dual Action help with inflammation?

    While Advil Dual Action contains a NSAID, the OTC dosage will not treat inflammation. It will help to relieve pain associated with inflammation.

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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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