What are the inactive ingredients in Advil?
Advil is a brand of ibuprofen. The “inactive ingredients” depend on the exact Advil product and formulation (for example, tablets vs. liquid gels, and standard vs. extended-release). The inactive-ingredient list is printed on the specific product’s package labeling or in its FDA product label.
If you tell me which exact Advil you have (for example, “Advil Tablets 200 mg,” “Advil Liqui-Gels,” or “Advil PM”), I can help you locate the correct inactive-ingredients list for that specific version.
Where to find the exact inactive-ingredient list on your Advil box
Look on the Drug Facts panel and/or the “Inactive ingredients” section on the package insert or outer carton for:
- Exact formulation name (tablet, caplet, liqui-gel, liquid, extended-release)
- Dosage strength (commonly 100 mg or 200 mg for ibuprofen)
- Inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, coatings, dyes, flavorants/sweeteners if liquid)
Why the list changes between Advil products
Inactive ingredients can vary because different formulations use different:
- Tablet binders and coatings
- Gel capsule materials
- Colors/dyes (for products that include colorants)
- Release mechanisms (extended-release versions often use different matrix materials)
That’s why the “inactive ingredients list” isn’t identical across all Advil items.
Which ingredient might matter for allergies (common reasons people check)
People usually check inactive ingredients to avoid:
- Specific dyes/colorants
- Gelatin or certain capsule materials (some products use gelatin)
- Certain sweeteners or flavorings (liquids)
- Other excipients that can trigger sensitivity for some patients
To make sure you get the right list, share the exact product name and strength from your label (or a photo of the Drug Facts panel text).
If you share your exact Advil product, I’ll map the ingredients for you
Reply with one of the following:
- The exact product name (as written on the box)
- Strength (e.g., 200 mg)
- Dosage form (tablet, caplet, liqui-gel, liquid, PM, extended-release)
Then I can provide the inactive ingredients list for that specific Advil version.