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Advil oral products deliver superior relief vs other over-the-counter analgesics like acetaminophen

Experts and patients have trusted Advil for effective over-the-counter pain relief for 40 years.

Clinical studies show that the medicine in Advil oral products have superior efficacy characteristics when compared to acetaminophen, and has a proven overall safety profile when used as directed.^1,2,4,5,6,14

In fact, 15+ expert medical societies recommend oral OTC NSAIDs, like Advil oral products, as first-line treatment for acute pain.⁷ Click here to learn more about the recommendations and therapeutic areas.

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Advil oral products are tough on acute pain and easy on your patients

Advil oral products are more effective than Tylenol^® for treating tough acute pain. In fact, no other over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever has been shown to be more effective than ibuprofen.^*6,7,8,10

*Among leading OTC pain relievers/fever reducers. Remind patients to use OTC analgesics as directed.

OA pain intensity score chart during 6 hours after the first dose

Proven superiority, fast onset

Clinical studies of dental pain, pain from the common cold, tension-type headaches, and muscle soreness have demonstrated that ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Advil, is more effective than acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.^2,14

An additional study in osteoarthritis (OA) showed that ibuprofen provided a greater decrease in pain intensity than acetaminophen did after the initial dose. The same study also concluded that over the course of 14 days, Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Advil oral products, provided greater sustained pain relief and significantly greater efficacy versus acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.^2,10,11,13

Studies also prove that when compared with Extra-Strength Tylenol, Advil Liqui-Gels^® have a more rapid onset of analgesia for tough acute pain.^1,3,14

Advil oral products are clinically proven to provide relief for a variety of pain conditions

Advil oral products are indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:^{2,6,9,10,12,13,14}

Headache
Toothache
Backache
Menstrual cramps
The common cold
Muscular aches
Minor pain of arthritis
The temporary reduction of fever in adults and children

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How Advil oral pain relievers work

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Advil Targeted Relief - the first topical pain reliever from Advil

Advil Targeted Relief is the ONLY topical pain reliever with 4 active ingredients.^* It starts working ON CONTACT and targets the site of pain for relief that lasts up to 8 HOURS.

^*Among leading pain relief brands.

Advil Dual Action Back Pain

Our FDA-approved combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen that provides 8 hours of back pain relief.³

Advil Dual Action

A fixed-dose, pain-fighting pair. Advil^® DUAL ACTION is a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen—two distinct mechanisms of action (MOA) working together to fight pain.

Children’s Advil and Infants’ Advil

Children’s Advil has an excellent safety profile when used as directed.

Infants’ Advil delivers unsurpassed fever relief* that that is well tolerated when used as directed.^†

*Based on reducing fever below 100°F.^†Among leading over-the-counter pain relievers/fever reducers.

Advil Liqui-Gels

The proven power of Advil in a fast-acting liqui-gel.

Advil Tablets

Advil delivers clinically proven efficacy on tough pain.

Advil PM

The power of Advil combined with a gentle, non–habit-forming sleep aid for nighttime pain relief.

Advil OTC pain reliever dosage and directions

Do not take more than directed
The smallest effective dose should be used
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTC NSAIDs like Advil are intended for use by those with mild to moderate pain
Learn more about Advil product safety information

Advil OTC pain relief product	Advil OTC pain relief dosing and directions
Advil Targeted Relief Safety Information	Adults and children 12 years and over should apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years should not use without first consulting a doctor.
Advil Dual Action and Advil Dual Action Back Pain Safety Information	Adults and children 12 years and over should take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist. Children under 12 years should not use without first consulting a doctor. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Children’s Advil and Infants’ Advil Safety Information	Children’s Advil and Infants’ Advil products have specific dosing instructions based on a child’s weight and age. Children’s Advil products should be used according to the label directions, unless otherwise directed by a HCP.
Advil Liqui-Gels Safety Information	Adults and children 12 years and over should take 1 liqui-gel every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 liqui-gel, 2 liqui-gels may be used. Children under 12 years should not take without direction from a doctor or healthcare provider.
Advil Tablets Safety Information	Adults and children 12 years and over should take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used. Children under 12 years should not take without direction from a doctor or healthcare provider. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Advil PM Safety Information	Adults and children 12 years and over may take 2 caplets or liqui-gels at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 caplets or liqui-gels in 24 hours. Children under 12 years should consult a doctor before use.

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Tough on acute pain and easy on patients

Overview of pain conditions

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