Advil Dual Action with Acetaminophen
125 mg + 250 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Available without prescription
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
- Active substance
- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Tablet, Film Coated
- Used in
- Muscles, joints and bones
- Made by
- Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-01
Purposes Pain reliever Pain reliever
- Headache toothache backache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor pain of arthritis
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
Full directions ↓Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- Mediclarum could not reach the FDA to check for recalls just now. This is not a result.
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache toothache backache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor pain of arthritis
From the official label · 2025-12-01 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
- If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen,
- ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen or any other pain reliever right before or after heart surgery
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- Directions
- Do not take more than directed
- adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist
- children under 12 years
- ask a doctor
- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- Ask a doctor before use
- if you have liver disease stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
- you are taking a diuretic
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
- you are
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- if you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin taking any other drug
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor
- if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have stomach pain that does not get better
- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
- chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Warnings Acetaminophen liver damage warning Acetaminophen liver damage warning:
- This product contains acetaminophen.
- Severe liver damage may occur
- if you take:
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Acetaminophen allergy alert Acetaminophen allergy alert:
- may cause severe skin reactions.
- Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening blisters rash If skin reaction occurs,
- stop use and seek medical help right away.
- NSAID allergy alert NSAID allergy alert:
- ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.
- Symptoms may include:
- hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs,
- stop use and seek medical help right away.
- NSAID stomach bleeding warning NSAID stomach bleeding warning:
- This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.
- The chance 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 [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attackand stroke warning Heart attackand stroke warning:
- NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.
- These can be fatal.
- The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
- Do not use Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
- Ask a doctor before use if
- if you are
- When using this product
- When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor
- chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg swelling pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days redness or swelling is present in the painful area any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children.
- When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for
- adults as well as for children even
- if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Purposes Pain reliever Pain reliever
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxides, glyceryl dibehenate, hypromellose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (2)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Tablet, Film Coated |
| Used in | Muscles, joints and bones |
| Strength | 125 mg + 250 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 2 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH · 3 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 POUCH |
| NDC | 66715-9601 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
4 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet, Film Coated4 products
125 mg + 250 mg4
125 mg + 250 mg · 4 companies
- Haleon US Holdings LLC
- Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. · this page
- Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
- Select Consumer Group
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.
See every product with Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Tablet, Film Coated