ADVIL vs MUCINEX DM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	ADVIL	MUCINEX DM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$2.55 /30
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Rb Hlth
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	—

advil mucinex dm

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$2.55 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND GUAIFENESIN

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Rb Hlth

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

Tablet, extended release

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

What is the difference between Advil and Mucinex Dm?

Advil contains Ibuprofen, while Mucinex Dm contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Guaifenesin — they have different active ingredients.

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