Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) have different effects on the body. This handy chart can quickly tell you which one to use for which purposes, and when to avoid them.
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, also known as an NSAID. It treats pain, inflammation, and swelling. Oxycodone is a pain reliever. It treats moderate to severe pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME (S): Combunox.
But it works through a slightly different mechanism, says Sandra Kemmerly, MD, system medical director of hospital quality at Ochsner Health, in New Orleans. Because ibuprofen is an NSAID, it can reduce not just pain and fever but also inflammation. This is one of the things that makes it different from acetaminophen.
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