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Advil

Ibuprofen · also sold as Advil / Motrin

An oral pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug used to treat fever, pain, and arthritis.

NSAID
Generic name
Ibuprofen
Brand names
Advil / Motrin
Drug class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Route
Oral
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
First FDA approval
15 Oct 1986

What Advil is used for

Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

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