Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen combines two pain medicines in one caplet: acetaminophen 250 mg and ibuprofen (NSAID) 125 mg. This dispenser box holds 50 packets of 2 caplets each (100 caplets total). It ships fast from our New Jersey warehouse as a Single box, Pack of 3, or Pack of 6.
Why You'll Love It
- Two medicines in one — acetaminophen 250 mg plus ibuprofen (NSAID) 125 mg per caplet
- Minor aches and pains — the label states it temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps, muscular aches, and minor pain of arthritis
- Dosing every 8 hours — directions on the label call for 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist
- 50 packets of 2 caplets — easy single-dose packets in a dispenser box, handy for the office, first aid kit, or travel
- Sealed child resistant pouches — each packet is sealed in a child resistant pouch, per the package
- Pack options — Single, Pack of 3, and Pack of 6 for stocking up
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet): Acetaminophen 250 mg (pain reliever); Ibuprofen 125 mg (NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) (pain reliever).
Directions: Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Warnings: Do not use with other medicines containing acetaminophen; it can cause liver damage. Acetaminophen can cause severe liver damage. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may cause a severe allergic reaction and stomach bleeding, and may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease, stomach bleeding warning applies to you, you have a history of stomach problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, or are taking a diuretic. Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any signs of stomach bleeding or an allergic reaction. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use; it is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the sealed child resistant pouch is broken or torn. Read the full Drug Facts label on the package before use.
Other information: Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients: Carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide (yellow), glyceryl diacetate, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide.
About Advil
Advil is a well-known over-the-counter pain relief brand from the consumer health company Haleon. Learn more on the brand's website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Advil Dual Action?
Each caplet contains acetaminophen 250 mg and ibuprofen (NSAID) 125 mg, so it has two active medicines. Do not take it with other products that contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and read the printed label for the inactive ingredients and all warnings before use.
How should I store the packets?
Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) and avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F), as printed on the label. Keep the product in its original package, out of reach of children, and check the expiration date printed on the package before each use to be safe.
How is Dual Action different from regular Advil?
Regular Advil contains only ibuprofen, while Dual Action combines acetaminophen 250 mg with a lower ibuprofen dose of 125 mg in each caplet. Because it contains acetaminophen, the label warns about liver damage, so read all warnings before choosing between them.
What size is the box and where does it ship from?
Each box has 50 packets of 2 caplets, 100 caplets in total, and you can choose a Single box, Pack of 3, or Pack of 6. Orders ship fast from our New Jersey warehouse to customers across the United States and Canada.