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.

What are the side effects of Advil Dual Action (acetaminophen / ibuprofen)?

• Stroke: tiredness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, weakness on one side of the body.
• Heart attack: dizziness, tiredness, cold sweat, trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, anxiety.

Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen (Advil Dual Action) is used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and backaches. Ibuprofen is in a class of medication called NSAIDs.

Advil® DUAL ACTION is a combination of ibuprofen (125 mg) and acetaminophen (250 mg) - two distinct mechanisms of action (MOA) working together to fight pain. Regular Advil® features ibuprofen (200 mg) as a stand-alone painkiller.

Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the amount of urine. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.

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.

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.

If you have trouble sleeping with pain, do not take this medication for more than five nights in a row. Talk to your doctor about other treatment options suitable for you if you have sleeplessness as a result of ongoing pain.

millions of consumers, Advil is one of Pfizer's billion-dollar brands and the No. 1 selling branded OTC analgesic in the world. In 45 countries, Advil helps consumers treat headaches, backaches, muscle aches, minor arthritis and other joint pain, and the aches and pains of the common cold.

Chemist John Nicholson and pharmacologist Stewart Adams developed ibuprofen during the 1950s and 1960s at Boots Pure Drug Co. in England. Today, ibuprofen is a popular first-line treatment for safely reducing pain, fever and inflammation, and it is available in more than 80 countries.

Fast, long, and strong. Advil® DUAL ACTION has a fast onset of action, provides 8 hours of tough pain relief, and is superior to both ibuprofen 250 mg or acetaminophen 650 mg alone.

In summary, Motrin, Motrin IB and Advil are all brands of ibuprofen so are equally effective.