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Advil

American  
[ad-vil] / ˈæd vɪl /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of ibuprofen.


Example Sentences

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Haleon—home to drugstore brands like Panadol, Advil, and Tums tablets—has for years sold an over-the-counter medication called Alli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"When it came to chronic, lingering pain, hunger seemed to be more powerful than Advil at reducing pain."

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

“But if you are feeling better, and you know you don’t have a fever, and you’re not using Tylenol or Advil to mask your fever, it’s what I would call a risk-benefit situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

According to the American College of Physicians, using a heat wrap reduces pain more than a placebo and potentially even more than medications like Advil or Tylenol.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Athena’s feet stuck into sick bay, so you had to squeeze past her ivory toes if you wanted some Advil.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan