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Advil PM Liqui-Gels Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride, ibuprofen
Dosage form: capsule, liquid filled
Drug class: Analgesic combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 4, 2024.

Active ingredients (in each capsule)

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg

Solubilized ibuprofen equal to 200 mg ibuprofen (NSAID)*

(present as the free acid and potassium salt)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Nighttime sleep-aid

Pain reliever

Indications and Usage for Advil PM Liqui-Gels

for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
helps you fall asleep and stay asleep

Warnings

Allergy alert:

Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

hives
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock
skin reddening
rash
blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning:

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

are age 60 or older
have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed

Heart attack and stroke warning:

NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Do not use

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
unless you have time for a full night's sleep
in children under 12 years of age
right before or after heart surgery
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
if you have sleeplessness without pain

Ask a doctor before use if

stomach bleeding warning applies to you
you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke.
you are taking a diuretic
you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
you have glaucoma
you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers, or any other sleep-aid
under a doctor's care for any continuing medical illness
taking any other antihistamines
taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
taking any other drug

When using this product

drowsiness will occur
avoid alcoholic drinks
do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
feel faint
vomit blood
have bloody or black stools
have stomach pain that does not get better
you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
chest pain
trouble breathing
weakness in one part or side of body
slurred speech
leg swelling
pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appear

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Advil PM Liqui-Gels Dosage and Administration

do not take more than directed
adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules at bedtime
do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours

Other information

each capsule contains: potassium 20 mg
read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
protect from light

Inactive ingredients

D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, gelatin, medium-chain triglycerides, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution

Questions or Comments?

Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-88-ADVIL

Additional Information

Do Not Use if seal under bottle cap imprinted with
“SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is broken or missing.

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 0573-0167-25

Advil® PM
LIQUI•GELS®

Solubilized Ibuprofen, 200 mg /
Diphenhydramine HCl, 25 mg
Pain Reliever (NSAID)/
Nighttime Sleep-Aid

20
Liquid Filled
Capsules

Advil PM Liqui-gels 20 Coated Caplets
ADVIL PM
diphenhydramine hcl, ibuprofen capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0573-0167
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
IBUPROFEN (UNII: WK2XYI10QM) (IBUPROFEN - UNII:WK2XYI10QM) IBUPROFEN200 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: WZH3C48M4T)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)
Product Characteristics
ColorBLUE (Clear blue) Scoreno score
ShapeOVAL (Oval liqui-gel) Size15mm
FlavorImprint CodeAdvil;PM
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0573-0167-1016 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC:0573-0167-2032 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
21 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3NDC:0573-0167-2140 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
31 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4NDC:0573-0167-251 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
420 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
5NDC:0573-0167-431 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
540 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6NDC:0573-0167-551 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
680 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7NDC:0573-0167-1824 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
71 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
8NDC:0573-0167-1924 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
81 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
9NDC:0573-0167-261 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
930 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
10NDC:0573-0167-4240 in 1 CARTON12/20/200512/07/2017
101 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
11NDC:0573-0167-441 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
1150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
12NDC:0573-0167-561 in 1 CARTON12/20/2005
12100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02139312/20/2005
Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263)