ADVIL LIQUI-GELS vs NAPROXEN SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADVIL LIQUI-GELS	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.06 /mL
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Hetero Labs Ltd V
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

advil liqui-gels naproxen sodium

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

$0.06 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

NAPROXEN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Hetero Labs Ltd V

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Advil Liqui-Gels or Naproxen Sodium?

Advil Liqui-Gels costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.04 vs $0.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Advil Liqui-Gels and Naproxen Sodium?

Advil Liqui-Gels contains Ibuprofen, while Naproxen Sodium contains Naproxen Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

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.