ADVIL LIQUI-GELS vs IBUPROFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADVIL LIQUI-GELS	IBUPROFEN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Sunshine
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

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Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Sunshine

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Advil Liqui-Gels or Ibuprofen?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Advil Liqui-Gels and Ibuprofen?

Both Advil Liqui-Gels and Ibuprofen share the active ingredient Ibuprofen, but Advil Liqui-Gels is sold as OTC and Ibuprofen as RX.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.