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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Caplets, Liquid Gels	Tablets, Caplets, Liquid Gels	Tablets, Caplets, Liquid Gels	Tablets	Liquid Gels	Tablets, Caplets, Liquid Gels	Caplets, Liquid Gels	Caplets
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	Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen (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	Naproxen Sodium Contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Does not contain caffeine	Acetaminophen & Aspirin Contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Contains caffeine	Aspirin Contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
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	Ibuprofen - 125mg Acetaminophen - 250mg Take 2 tablets every 8 hours while symptoms persist; Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor For adults and children 12 years and older	200 mg Take 2 capsules with a glass of water. If symptoms persist or worsen, ask your doctor. Do not take more than 2 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. For adults 18 years and older	220 mg 1 pill every 8-12 hrs while symptoms last; for the first dose, you may take 2 pills within the first hr; do not exceed 2 pills in any 8- to 12-hour period; do not exceed 3 pills in a 24-hour period For adults and children 12 years and older	Acetaminophen - 250 mg Aspirin - 250 mg Caffeine - 65 mg 2 pills every 6 hours; not more than 8 pills in 24 hours. Drink a full glass of water with each dose For adults and children 12 years and older	500 mg 1 or 2 pills every 4 hours or 3 pills every 6 hours; do not exceed 12 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	✔ Minor back pain or backache ✔ Minor headache ✔ Minor muscle pain or muscle aches ✔ Minor premenstrual and menstrual pain ✔ Minor toothache ✔ Minor arthritis pain or joint pain	✔ Migraine ✔ Migraine Related Symptoms Like Nausea and Sensitivity to Light and Sound	✔ 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	✔ 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 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