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Advil Dosage

Generic name: IBUPROFEN 200mg
Dosage form: caplets, tablets
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 8, 2024.

Advil Tablets

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 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
  • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Advil Caplets

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, 2 caplets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Advil Gel Caplets

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 gel caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
  • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 gel caplet, 2 gel caplets may be used
  • do not exceed 6 gel caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

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