NSAIDs relieve pain, suppress inflammation and exert antipyretic effects. Four signs of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling and pain. NSAIDs are classified into salicylates, propionic acid derivatives, and others
Antipyretics reduce fever by overriding prostaglandin-induced temperature increase. Most antipyretics have other medical purposes
Advil is primarily a brand of ibuprofen, a pain reliever. Entered American market in 1984 through Whitehall (now Pfizer). Outsold Bayer Aspirin within ten years. Held 13% of multibillion-dollar OTC analgesics market in mid-1990s
IUPAC name: 2-[4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]propanoic acid. Molecular formula: C13H18O2. CAS numbers: 139466-08-3 and 58560-75-1
Contains 600mg Ibuprofen in white, pillow-shaped film-coated tablets. Indicated for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other arthropathies. Used for mild to moderate pain relief and headache
Contains ibuprofen and paracetamol for pain and inflammation relief. Manufactured by Natco Pharma Ltd. Suitable for adults and children 6 months and above. Works by inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase enzymes