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Current U.S. labeling identifies each Advil Dual Action caplet as acetaminophen 250 mg plus ibuprofen 125 mg.

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen: Product Guide

Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen is a combination over-the-counter pain reliever. Current U.S. DailyMed labeling identifies the active ingredients in each caplet as acetaminophen 250 mg and ibuprofen 125 mg. Older descriptions that identify this product as a 40 mg / 400 mg product do not match the current labeling cited here.

Two active ingredients in one product

  • Acetaminophen 250 mg per caplet: pain reliever.
  • Ibuprofen 125 mg per caplet: an NSAID pain reliever.
  • Dosage form: film-coated caplet / tablet.
  • Status: OTC human drug product.

This combination product is not the same as a single-ingredient ibuprofen tablet or a single-ingredient acetaminophen product. Comparing the Drug Facts panel is important when selecting between products.

Current labeled use

The current label states that the product temporarily relieves minor aches and pains including headache, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps, muscular aches and minor pain of arthritis.

Safety checks before purchase

Because the product combines acetaminophen with an NSAID, both sets of label warnings matter. Current labeling includes an acetaminophen liver-damage warning and NSAID-related stomach-bleeding and cardiovascular warnings. People should also check other medicines they are using so they do not unintentionally duplicate acetaminophen, ibuprofen or another NSAID.

The package Drug Facts and a health professional should be used for directions and individual suitability. This page does not replace the current product label.

Price and current availability

OTC package sizes, suppliers and prices can change. Access Care Pharmacy does not claim a fixed current price or guaranteed stock. If the exact Advil Dual Action product is not the item being compared, ask the pharmacist to confirm the active ingredients and strength of any alternative rather than relying on a similar product name.

For broader pain-product navigation, see Pain & Neuropathy Medication Questions. For a current product, ingredient or price question, use the pharmacy consultation page.