Advil information and comparisons
| User Rating: | |
| Generally preferred for: | Fever, menstrual cramps, sinusitis, sore muscles, toothaches, earaches, back pain, sports injuries. |
| Dosage: | 200-800 mg per dose |
| Forms: | Advil is available in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, gelcaps, suspensions and oral drops. |
| Side effects: | Nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Active ingredient: | Ibuprofen |
| Mechanism of action: | Acts by inhibiting cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2) |
| Brand owned by: | Pfizer (formerly Wyeth) |
| FDA approval: | 1974 |
| Benefits: | Relief from body ache (including arthritis), fever reduction, anti clotting |
| Available over the counter: | Yes |