Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD DayQuil and ibuprofen are two commonly taken over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

People often use the wrong painkiller or take too much too quickly, increasing the risk of side effects, say pharmacists. Here are safer and more effective ways to take drugs like Advil and Tylenol.

Popular brand names of ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin. Ibuprofen works by reducing the amount of a hormone called prostaglandin in the body, which is released when we are injured or ill and ...

"As little as 1,200 mg of ibuprofen could be fatal to a small dog," says Arndt. Drugs like Advil or Motrin usually contain 200 mg per pill, or 400 mg in extra strength caplets, meaning just three ...

Fevers. Period cramps. Back pain. These are all symptoms that can be treated with ibuprofen, a drug better known by one of its brand names, Advil. Carlo Allegri/Reuters The label on over-the ...

Ibuprofen 50mg, 100mg; citrus flavor; contains phenylalanine. Advanced renal disease: not recommended. History of upper GI disease. Active peptic ulcer. Impaired renal or hepatic function. Edema ...

Always read the label carefully before taking any medications to ensure they're right for you. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s thought to work better for pain ...

over-the-counter and prescription medications such as Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosyn and Celebrex. The agency began warning people about the risk of heart attack and stroke with these ...

Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief, they each work in a slightly different way and ideally, tackling different symptoms.