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What is Advil?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Advil is a drug used to treat fever, swelling, pain, and redness by preventing the body from making a substance that causes inflammation. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Also called ibuprofen and Motrin.

This answer is based on source information from The National Cancer Institute.

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