ADVIL vs ADVIL CONGESTION RELIEF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADVIL	ADVIL CONGESTION RELIEF
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	IBUPROFEN AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Haleon US Holdings
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	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	—

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Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

IBUPROFEN AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

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 better-rated, Advil or Advil Congestion Relief?

Advil and Advil Congestion Relief are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Advil or Advil Congestion Relief?

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 and Advil Congestion Relief?

Advil contains Ibuprofen, while Advil Congestion Relief contains Ibuprofen and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — 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.