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Is advil (ibuprofen) an antihistimine?
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No: It's considered and NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory) that works for pain, fever, and inflammation.
Answered 5/22/2015
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No: Advil is ibuprofen. It is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). It does not have any antihistamine properties.
Answered 9/15/2013
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