Written by Sonia Amin Thomas, PharmD, BCOP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD Published on June 13, 2022 Key takeaways: Advil (ibuprofen) is an affordable over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever and fever reducer available in many different formulations. Motrin is another well-known brand name for ibuprofen. Advil has a risk of long-term side effects, such as...
Advil and Aleve are two over-the-counter (OTC) medications that belong to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). People may take these drugs to help reduce inflammation and pain or to help control a fever. This article provides information on how Advil and Aleve work and outlines the similarities and differences between them. It also explains how to take each drug safely. What are...
