Advil coated ibuprofen tablets temporarily reduce fever as well. Millions of people have trusted Advil to safely and effectively relieve their aches and pains for over 30 years. Advil stops pain at the site of inflammation so you can get relief where you need it. The medicine in Advil is what ER doctors use to treat their own aches and pains.(3) The pain reliever in Advil is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that when taken as directed is a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer. (1) Among OTC Pain Relievers (2) Based on a Survey of Doctors (3) Based on a Survey of ER Doctors 1 selling pain reliever (among OTC pain relievers). Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps, muscular aches, and arthritis. The medicine in Advil is 1 doctor recommended medicine for pain relief. (2) Directions: Do not take more than directed. The smallest effective dose should be used. Ingredients: Active Ingredients: In Each Tablet: Ibuprofen (NSAID) (200 mg). Purpose: Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. Inactive Ingredients: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Croscarmellose Sodium, Methylparaben, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Pharmaceutical Ink, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Synthetic Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, White Wax. Allergies: Warning: Contains ibuprofen