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Advil

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


Example Sentences

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The company could benefit from U.S. government officials linking acetaminophen with autism since its main pain-relief brand, Advil, is ibuprofen-based, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

Initial treatment usually includes rest to relieve stress on the spine and painkillers like Advil, Motrin, Aleve or Tylenol to help with pain and reduce inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Luna assembled them on the couch, pink-and-purple braids falling in front of their face as they filled packets with supplies like sanitary pads, Advil, over-the-counter stomach and nausea medicines and red raspberry leaf tea.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

The rest of the package was in her bag, along with a bottle of Advil.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng