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MOTRIN® vs. Other Pain Relievers

Compare over the counter oral pain relievers including NSAIDs and Acetaminophen to determine what product(s) may be right for you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions and please note that the information below is not a substitute for the specific product's Drug Facts Label. Please always read and follow the label.

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Form

Caplets, Liquid Gels

Tablets, Caplets, Liquid Gels

Tablets, Caplets, Liquid Gels

Active Ingredient

Ibuprofen

(Pain Reliever)


Contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)


Does not contain caffeine

Ibuprofen

(Pain Reliever)


Contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)


Does not contain caffeine

Acetamino­­phen
(Pain Reliever)


Does not contain a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)


Does not contain caffeine

Strength & Dosing

200 mg


1 pill every 4 to 6 hrs while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to 1 pill, 2 pills may be used; do not exceed 6 pills in 24 hours


For adults and children 12 years and older

200 mg


1 pill every 4 to 6 hrs while symptoms persist; if pain or fever does not respond to 1 pill, 2 pills may be used; do not exceed 6 pills in 24 hours


For adults and children 12 years and older

500 mg


2 pills every 6 hrs while symptoms last; do not take more than 6 pills in 24 hours


For adults and children 12 years and older

Symptom Relief

✔ Fever

✔ Minor back pain or backache

✔ Minor headache

✔ Minor muscle pain or muscle aches

✔ Minor premenstrual and menstrual pain

✔ Minor toothache

✔ Minor aches and pains due to common cold

✔ Minor arthritis pain or joint pain

✔ Fever

✔ Minor back pain or backache

✔ Minor headache

✔ Minor muscle pain or muscle aches

✔ Minor premenstrual and menstrual pain

✔ Minor toothache

✔ Minor aches and pains due to common cold

✔ Minor arthritis pain or joint pain

✔ Fever

✔ Minor back pain or backache

✔ Minor headache

✔ Minor muscle pain or muscle aches

✔ Minor premenstrual and menstrual pain

✔ Minor toothache

✔ Minor aches and pains due to common cold

✔ Minor arthritis pain or joint pain

MOTRIN® Products

Pain Relief You Can Count On

See why the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain reliever may be right for your little ones.

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Children + Infants Dosing

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Adult Dosing

Follow these dosing directions for adult MOTRIN®.

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