Advil Dual Action treats headaches, tooth pain, back pain, menstrual cramps, muscle pains, and minor pain of arthritis. The two active ingredients allow you to take a lower maximum dose of each for combined relief.

It takes about 45 minutes for acetaminophen to start working and about 30 minutes for ibuprofen to start working. So you should feel your pain easing less than an hour after you take Advil Dual Action (acetaminophen / ibuprofen).

Stop use and ask a doctor if

What are the side effects of Advil Dual Action With Acetaminophen (Oral)?

• swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
• little or no urination;
• loss of appetite, new or worsening stomach pain;
• bloody or tarry stools;
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or.

What is Advil used for? Advil temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains due to headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, muscular aches and the minor pain of arthritis. Whether it's joint pain, headache or minor arthritis, Advil is tough on pain, but gentle on your body.

Each Advil® DUAL ACTION tablet contains 125 mg of ibuprofen and 250 mg of acetaminophen and can be taken as 2 tablets every 8 hours, for a total of 6 tablets per day. Individually ibuprofen and acetaminophen usually need to be dosed every 4-6 hours.

Generally, healthcare professionals do not recommend taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers for more than a few days in a row. Arthritis does not always cause constant joint pain. During an arthritis flare-up, arthritic pain can suddenly worsen over short periods.

Should I take Advil with food? You do not have to take Advil with food. However, if you experience an upset stomach, you can take it with food or milk. If you have a history of serious stomach problems like ulcers, be sure that you talk to your doctor before taking Advil or any NSAID.

Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Advil is only intended for short-term use and taking more than directed or for longer than directed can cause adverse side effects. So, make sure to talk to your doctor if your pain lasts more than 10 days, or if your fever doesn't go away after 3 days.

Advil (ibuprofen) is an affordable over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever and fever reducer. Motrin is another well-known brand name for ibuprofen. Common Advil side effects include nausea, heartburn, and stomach pain. Serious side effects include stomach ulcers, kidney damage, and high blood pressure.

As you may have guessed from the descriptions above, acetaminophen is best used for fever, aches and pains, but will not be very helpful if the pain is due to inflammation. Ibuprofen is more helpful for these symptoms when inflammation is the cause. Inflammation examples include menstrual cramps and arthritis.