Advil PM Pain Reliever/Nighttime Sleep Aid

  • Fall asleep faster & Stay asleep longer (1): Advil PM coated caplets relieve occasional sleeplessness while soothing minor aches and Pains; Don’t let pain get in the way of a restful night’s sleep. Like any drug you become dependent on, Advil PM can cause addiction problems. While the drug itself is not considered to be “addictive”, the associations people can form with the drug and its results can create a dependency
  • Patented, dual layer caplet: Advil PM is the only brand offering an exclusive bi layer patented formula; Each caplet combines the #1 pain reliever (ibuprofen) with the #1 soothing sleep aid (diphenhydramine) (2) that helps you relieve pain and fall asleep
  • Safe, gentle & non habit forming: the two active ingredients in Advil PM products, ibuprofen and diphenhydramine, have a long history of safe and effective treatment when used as directed
  • Pain RELIEF: Advil is the world’s #1 Selling OTC pain reliever providing safe and effective pain relief for over 30 years
  • To use: for ages 12 and up, take 2 pills at bedtime to relieve occasional sleeplessness associated with minor aches and Pains; Advil PM should not be used by children under 12; Do not take more than 2 pills in 24 hours; Read all product LABELING prior to use; Actual packaging may vary
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Description

Sleep better with Advil PM. By combining the #1 selling pain reliever with the #1 selling soothing sleep aid (2), Advil PM helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer (1). Don’t let backache, minor arthritis pain, joint pain or other minor nighttime aches and pains interrupt a restful night’s sleep. Put Pain to Rest: Sleep is your body’s natural way to revitalize and recover from the wear and tear of the day. If pain is keeping you awake, try Advil PM for unsurpassed nighttime pain relief. (3) Ingredients: The active ingredients in Advil PM Caplets include 200 milligrams of ibuprofen (an NSAID) and 38 milligrams of diphenhydramine citrate.

(1) Compared to a placebo or no treatment

(2) Among OTC brands

(3) Among leading OTC nighttime pain relievers

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From the Manufacturer

The multi-pain relieving power of Advil® plus a gentle sleep aid.   If aches and pains are keeping you up at night, Advil®PM can help you get the rest you need. It works by combining the powerful pain relief of Advil® with a gentle sleep aid. Whether you have occasional muscle aches, backache, minor arthritis pain or other aches or pains, you can rest assured with Advil®PM. When aches and pains are keeping you up, nothing’s proven better to help you get a good night’s sleep. * *Among leading OTC nighttime pain relievers.

Label

This is the most current labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current.
Advil® PM Caplets
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg Nighttime sleep-aid
Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* Pain reliever
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses

  • 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
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, or asthma
  • 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
  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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
  • 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 during the last 3 months of 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime
  • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
Other information
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
  • read all warnings and directions before use. Keep card.
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
calcium stearate, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, glyceryl behenate, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments? Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-88-ADVIL
LBL Document Number: LBL-00000139 (Version 14.0)

Why Advil PM?

The power of Advil® made just for nighttime.

If aches and pains are keeping you up at night, Advil®PM can help you get the rest you need.  It works by combining the powerful pain relief of Advil® with a gentle sleep aid.  Whether you have occassional muscle aches, backache, minor arthritis pain or other aches and pins, you can rest assured with Advil®PM.

When aches and pains are keeping you up, nothing’s proven better to help you get a good night’s sleep.*

*Among leading OTC nighttime pain relievers.

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