How many Advil Liqui-Gels can I take?

Children and adults 12 years of age and older can 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.

What happens if you take too many Advil Liqui-Gels?

Advil Liqui-Gels contain an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding if recommended dosage is exceeded. See product label for full information and warnings.

Can Advil Liqui-Gels hurt your stomach?

We recommend taking Advil Liqui-Gels with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Advil Liqui-Gels also contain an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The risk of stomach bleeding 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, have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using Advil Liqui-Gels, or you take Liqui-Gels more or for a longer time than directed.

What happens if you chew Advil Liqui-Gels?

Advil Liqui-Gels are designed to be swallowed. Always follow the dosage instructions on the product label when taking Advil products.

Advil Liqui-Gels

Get fast liquid relief, right where you need it most. Advil Liqui-Gels are faster and stronger on tough pain than Tylenol Extra Strength. Advil Liqui-Gels provide powerful relief of headaches, backaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, minor arthritis and other joint pain, and aches & pains of the common cold.

*Among OTC pain relievers. Brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

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
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.
Ingredients
Active ingredient:

Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)* (present as the free acid and potassium salt) *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive Ingredients:

FD&C green no. 3, gelatin, lecithin (soybean), medium-chain triglycerides, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Use as directed. Read complete warnings and information.

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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 capsules in 24 hours unless instructed to do so by a doctor. This product contains ibuprofen, which may cause allergic reaction, especially in those allergic to aspirin. This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

See product label for full product information and warnings.