What is in Advil (active and inactive ingredients)?
Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen. Most “Advil” products list ibuprofen as the active ingredient. The exact inactive ingredients (excipients) vary by the specific Advil formulation (for example, tablets vs. liquid, and whether it is regular, caplets, or “liquigels”).
Which Advil product do you mean (tablet, liquid, or “dual action”)?
To give the correct full ingredient list, the product matters. The label will specify:
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen (dose depends on the version)
- Inactive ingredients: the fillers/binders, coatings, flavorings (for liquids), and other components used to make the dosage form
How to check the ingredient list on your bottle
Look at the “Drug Facts” section on the package. It will separate:
- “Active ingredient(s)” (ibuprofen)
- “Inactive ingredient(s)”
- Other labeling items like color additives (if applicable)
If you tell me which Advil you have (e.g., “Advil Regular Strength tablets,” “Advil Liqui-Gels,” “Advil Children’s liquid,” or “Advil Dual Action”), plus the strength shown on the front (mg), I can help you pinpoint the ingredient breakdown for that exact version.