Advil PM Liqui-Gels is a combination medicine used to treat occasional insomnia associated with minor aches and pains. Advil PM Liqui-Gels is not for use in treating sleeplessness without pain, or sleep problems that occur often. Advil PM Liqui-Gels is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old.

The recommended dose of Advil PM Liqui-Gels is two capsules at bedtime, for adults and children 12 years and older. The two capsule dose contains a combined total of 400 mg of ibuprofen and 50 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. You should not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours.

The recommended dose of Advil PM caplets is two caplets at bedtime, for adults and children 12 years and older. The two caplet dose contains a combined total of 400 mg of ibuprofen and 76 mg of diphenhydramine citrate. You should not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours.

Top Questions About Advil Liqui-Gels Children and adults 12 years of age and older can take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist. If pain or fever does not respond to 1 capsule, 2 capsules may be used. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

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.

Advil PM caplets are a solid dose form with ibuprofen 200 mg and diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg per tablet. Advil PM Liqui-gels are liquid-filled capsules with ibuprofen 200 mg and diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg per capsule. The amount of diphenhydramine base (active ingredient) is the same in both dose forms.

Taking too much diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death. Advil PM is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving an antihistamine to a child.

In terms of absorption efficiency, compared to Advil Tablet and Tylenol Extra Strength need approximately 30 minutes to have the effect, this one only takes around 15 minutes. I usually take this before I brush my teeth and clean my face, and by the time I return to bed, I feel relieved and am ready to go to sleep.

In terms of absorption efficiency, compared to Advil Tablet and Tylenol Extra Strength need approximately 30 minutes to have the effect, this one only takes around 15 minutes. I usually take this before I brush my teeth and clean my face, and by the time I return to bed, I feel relieved and am ready to go to sleep.

Do not take this medicine for longer than 10 days without your doctor's advice. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few 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. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms.

Advil PM contains diphenhydramine, which may cause drowsiness - alcohol may intensify this side effect temporarily.