A 35-year-old member asked:
Is advil (ibuprofen) an antihistimine?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Maliena Longleyanswered
Specializes in Allergy and Immunology
No: It's considered and NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory) that works for pain, fever, and inflammation.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jeffrey Rumbyrtanswered
Allergy and Immunology 33 years experience
No: Advil is ibuprofen. It is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). It does not have any antihistamine properties.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 22, 2015
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