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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.

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Advil Liqui-Gels - liquid fast relief

  • 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.

    View full product labeling

  • 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.

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Top Questions About Advil Liqui-Gels

  • 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.

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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

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 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 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 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.

Pain Relief Finder

Not sure which Advil is right for you?

Advil treats a large variety of symptoms. Select the one that best fits your situation, and we’ll help you narrow it down.

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Muscle, Joint & Body Pain

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Cold, Flu or Fever

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Childrens Fever or Pain

Advil can treat a variety of symptoms. Select one and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Migraine Relief

Headaches

Advil can treat a variety of symptoms. Select one and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Muscle Aches

Toothaches

Backaches

Minor Pain of Arthritis

Joint Pain

Menstrual Pain

Advil can treat a variety of symptoms. Select one and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Nighttime Pain

Problems Sleeping

Advil can treat a variety of symptoms. Select one and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Headaches

Fever Treatment

Body Aches

Nasal Congestion

Runny Nose

Sneezing

Nasal Swelling

Advil can treat a variety of symptoms. Select one and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Sinus Pressure

Nasal Congestion

Nasal Drip

Runny Nose

Headache

Sneezing

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Body Aches & Pain

Fever Treatment

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