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You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Since when has Advil tasted like candy?

• Thread starter Thread starter Scarpozzi
• Start date Start date May 23, 2008

Scarpozzi

Lifer

I bought some Advil because for the size of bottle, it was actually cheaper than the Walgreens brand. I popped 2 in my mouth and the coating has some kind of sweetener in it. I'd think they would be afraid kids would OD on the stuff if they got into the bottle.

Crusty

Lifer

As long as I can remember they've always had that little bit of sweetness to them.

Bibble

Golden Member

The regular brown kind has always tasted sweet to me. They're delicious!

Shawn

Lifer

Yea, Advil brand is sweetened or something. I usually just get generic tho because it's cheaper.

Baked

Lifer

1st time you bought drugs w/ a candy shell? Really? Also, all the medicines come in child proof bottle caps. If they're old enough to figure out how to open them, they should know better to mess w/ drugs.

Scarpozzi

Lifer

Originally posted by: Baked 1st time you bought drugs w/ a candy shell? Really? Also, all the medicines come in child proof bottle caps. If they're old enough to figure out how to open them, they should know better to mess w/ drugs. Click to expand...

True. I just want to say they're sweeter than I remember. I usually get the Walmart brand or whatever's the cheapest. I just found a bottle with 50% free that made the Advil cheaper than the generic. I doubt I'll ever buy it again...I like the non-sweetened version better. 😛

Dirigible

Diamond Member

For at least about twenty years. On the way home from snowboarding in the late eighties I offered a friend some. For some reason he thought I was offering him tic-tacs and started chewing on them. According to him, once you get through the outer shell the flavor is horrible. 😛 It was entertaining to watch though.

PottedMeat

Lifer

I saw next to a dude in health class in jr high that would eat advil like candy. even said they taste like candy. he was pretty messed up. B

biggestmuff

Diamond Member

Originally posted by: Crusty As long as I can remember they've always had that little bit of sweetness to them. Click to expand...

T

tfinch2

Lifer

Claritin D has the same coating. P

potato28

Diamond Member

Originally posted by: PottedMeat I saw next to a dude in health class in jr high that would eat advil like candy. even said they taste like candy. he was pretty messed up. Click to expand...

Did he blow a hole in his stomach?

onlyCOpunk

Platinum Member

Don't worry, your kids suck on an advil long enough and they wont be doing it ever again. BTW, I also love the taste.

Rubycon

Madame President

Originally posted by: onlyCOpunk Don't worry, your kids suck on an advil long enough and they wont be doing it ever again. BTW, I also love the taste. Click to expand...

Yes once the coating wears off. Or just chew on it. :laugh: I wonder how many calories are in the coating. M

MyThirdEye

Diamond Member

they want you to kill yourself.

Captante

Lifer

Originally posted by: Dirigible For at least about twenty years. On the way home from snowboarding in the late eighties I offered a friend some. For some reason he thought I was offering him tic-tacs and started chewing on them. According to him, once you get through the outer shell the flavor is horrible. 😛 It was entertaining to watch though. Click to expand...

This is actually the explanation for the sweet taste ... its to cover up the nasty flavor in case they stay in your mouth a bit too long.

Maleficus

Diamond Member

For a very very long time.

eplebnista

Lifer

Originally posted by: Maleficus For a very very long time. Click to expand...

:thumbsup: A

AndrewR

Lifer

They started to do that in order to hook kids when they're young. The cigarette marketing execs who were fired after the Joe Camel fiasco just changed industries. 😉 You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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