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Frequently Asked Questions: What Is The Recommended Dosage For Advil PM Caplets?

What is the recommended dosage for Advil PM caplets?

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. Stop use and ask a doctor if: pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days or if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.

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^†Based on 7 hours of sleep which is the minimum recommended amount

^††Among leading OTC nighttime pain relievers. Among those with a preference in a nationwide test.

*Among OTC pain relievers.

**Among OTC brands.

>Based on OTC sales.

^‡‡Among OTC pain and sleep medications. Based on a survey of doctors.

^Among branded OTC nighttime pain relievers.