While there are many pain relievers available for sale without a prescription, it is important to know the differences between them. The pain reliever in Advil^® is ibuprofen, which is part of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) that also includes aspirin and naproxen sodium. Clinical studies have shown that when taken as directed, Advil^® is a safe and effective pain reliever.

Advil^® is different than other OTC pain medications. Advil^® does not contain acetaminophen, an active ingredient that is included in many other pain relievers. Multiple studies have shown that Advil^® is stronger and lasts longer on tough pain than other OTC pain relievers.

Patients and doctors have trusted Advil^®to deliver fast and long-lasting relief from many kinds of acute pain: headache, muscle aches, minor arthritis, and other joint pain, and backache.