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Should I take Advil that has expired?

The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Advil. We do not recommend the use of an expired product, as the potency of the product might decline past expiry.

Is it safe to consume Advil on a long-term basis?

Advil is recommended for duration of 5 days at a time. As for long-term usage, this would be under the advice of a physician/healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.

How quickly does the product work?

Liqui-Gels is twice as fast as the caplets or tablets. The Liqui-Gel will start to act within 30 minutes, while the caplets might take around 50 minutes. The efficacy when it comes to pain relief will be achieved in both forms, however, when one needs a fast acting form, the Liqui-Gel is more relevant.

Is it safe to consume Advil Cold & Sinus on a long-term basis?

Advil Cold & Sinus is recommended for duration of 5 days at a time. As for long-term usage, this would be under the advice of a physician/healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.

Should I take Advil Cold & Sinus that has expired?

The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Advil. We do not recommend the use of an expired product, as the potency of the product might decline past expiry.

Should I give Children's Advil to my child after the expiry date?

The expiry dating on the product reflects the stability of the active ingredients in Children's Advil. We do not recommend continued use of an expired product as the potency might decline past expiry date.

Is it safe to consume Children's Advil on a long-term basis?

Children's Advil is recommended for 5 days for pain relief and 3 days for fever relief. Consult a physician if the symptoms persist for more than 3 days. Do not exceed the recommended dose unless advised by a physician.

Should I use Children's Advil for my child's fever?

Yes. Children's Advil has been scientifically proven to be effective in the reduction of fever in children when used and dosed as per directions on the product label.