What ingredients are in Advil (active and inactive)?
Advil is a brand of ibuprofen. The active ingredient in most Advil tablets is ibuprofen, usually in strengths such as 200 mg per tablet (depending on the specific product). The exact inactive ingredients vary by the specific Advil formulation and dosage form (for example, tablets vs. liquigels vs. liquid).
Which product should I check?
Because Advil has multiple versions, you’ll get the most accurate ingredient list by checking the “Drug Facts” panel on the exact package you have. That panel lists:
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen (the strength will be shown, e.g., 200 mg)
- Inactive ingredients: the excipients used to form the tablet/capsule/liquid
Are the ingredients the same for all Advil versions?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ across:
- Tablets vs. liquigels vs. liquid
- Different strengths (like 100 mg vs. 200 mg, depending on country/product)
- Different target uses (for example, “PM” products are not the same as standard Advil)
If you tell me the exact Advil, I can match it
If you share the specific Advil product name and form from your label (for example, “Advil 200 mg tablets” or “Advil Liqui-Gels 200 mg”), I can help identify the active ingredient and point you to where the inactive ingredient list is shown on the package.
Sources
No sources were provided with the question, so I’m not able to cite a specific Advil label here.