A reader passed the following along to VRG in reference to an inquiry into some of the ingredients in Advil Caplets.

“I got this today and am passing it along in case it’s useful.”

Thank you for contacting GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare regarding Advil Caplets requesting for the below information:

Thank you for your enquiry on Advil Caplets marketed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) in the United States.

Please note that Advil film coated tablets are no longer available and are discontinued from the market.

The ingredients in Advil Caplets include: Ibuprofen 200mg, acetylated monoglycerides, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, synthetic iron oxide, titanium dioxide, and white wax.

Stearic Acid is not animal derived and unfortunately, we cannot state the exact source of the stearic acid as it is considered proprietary by the manufacturers of the material.

Please note that Polysorbate 80 is not present in Advil Caplets. However, please be informed that Polysorbate 80 used in some of our Advil products is produced by a chemical synthetic process and is not animal or pant derived.

Prior to using a product, we recommend you to always check the list of ingredients printed on the product pack and follow the usage instructions. If you are unsure whether a product is suitable for you, kindly consult your physician or healthcare professional prior to use.

Yours sincerely,

GSK Consumer Relations Healthcare

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