![]() ADVIL® 1 |
![]() TYLENOL® Extra Strength |
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CHARACTERISTICS
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Form | |||
Tablets |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Caplets |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Liquid Gels |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Active Ingredient | |||
Pain Reliever |
Ibuprofen |
Ibuprofen |
Acetaminophen |
Contains a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Contains Caffeine |
No |
No |
No |
Strength & Dosing | |||
Strength |
200 mg |
200 mg |
500 mg |
Dosing |
1 pill every 4 to 6 hrs while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to 1 pill, 2 pills may be used; do not exceed 6 pills in 24 hours |
1 pill every 4 to 6 hrs while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to 1 pill, 2 pills may be used; do not exceed 6 pills in 24 hours |
2 pills every 6 hrs while symptoms last; do not take more than 6 pills in 24 hours |
Age |
For adults and children 12 years and older |
For adults and children 12 years and older |
For adults and children 12 years and older |
Symptom Relief | |||
Fever |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Back Pain/Backache |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Headache |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Muscle Pain/Muscle Aches |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Premenstrual and Menstrual Pain |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Toothache |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Aches and Pains Due to Common Cold |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Minor Arthritis Pain/Joint Pain |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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