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Is ibuprofen or advil the generic name?
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Advil (ibuprofen): Ibuprofen = generic name. Advil (ibuprofen) = brand name.
Answered 5/22/2017
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Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is generic for Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, (ibuprofen) etc.
Answered 5/22/2017
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