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I've always taken advil the brand name now i have the brand assured of ibuprofen is it ok to switch brands like that? could i be allergic to the assured brand? i took advil last night.

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Dr. Kent Hamilton answered

Same: There is no need to to concerned about allergic reaction. They are both NSAIDS.

Answered 10/17/2015

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A member asked:

I've always taken advil the brand name now i have the brand assured of ibuprofen is it ok to switch brands like that? could i be allergic to the assured brand? i took advil last night.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kent Hamilton answered

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