Is Advil PM Ibuprofen + Diphenhydramine 120-Count HSA or FSA Eligible?

Combination OTC drugs for pain relief and sleep aid qualify as medical expenses under the CARES Act. Both ibuprofen and diphenhydramine are eligible OTC ingredients.

The full list of qualified medical expenses is defined in IRS Publication 502, updated annually. The CARES Act of 2020 expanded eligibility to include all OTC medicines and menstrual care products.

1. Purchase Advil PM Ibuprofen + Diphenhydramine 120-Count directly with your HSA or FSA debit card — no pre-approval needed.
2. Alternatively, pay out of pocket and submit the receipt for reimbursement through your plan's portal or app.
3. Keep your receipt. If your card is declined (auto-substantiation failure), you can manually submit the receipt.
4. Save receipts for 7 years in case of an IRS audit.