Should you take Tylenol, Advil, or aspirin for pain? Here’s what the evidence says. by Julia Belluz. Updated Aug 26, 2016, 2:19 PM UTC. Praneat/Shutterstock.

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers. Learn whether you can mix the two, as well as information about how they interact with other pain relievers.

If you’re in pain and you’re looking for relief in the form of an over-the-counter drug, you’ve got a slew of options.There’s acetaminophen, or Tylenol. There’s ibuprofen, which is used in products ...

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are over-the-counter pain relief medications. Acetaminophen also helps relieve fever. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which means it can ...

The pain relievers acetaminophen and ibuprofen are in several over-the-counter drugs. Some people even mistake the two. But they have specific purposes and can cause problems if you’re not careful.

Last year, Advil released a new drug called Advil Dual Action that contains 250 milligrams of acetaminophen and 125 milligrams of ibuprofen. The company says it can help relieve minor aches and ...

While acetaminophen and ibuprofen are considered safe to use for most people, there are a few exceptions. For children who are under 6 months, ibuprofen is typically not recommended.

Acetaminophen belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics. Ibuprofen belongs to the drug class called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both used to ...

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), on the other hand, works for closer to four to six hours. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is most effective for more mild pain that is not caused by inflammation, Dr. Peperzak said.

With acetaminophen, taking too much can damage the liver, so it’s important to take the minimum effective dosage. It’s safest to limit it to 3,000 mg and never exceed 4,000 mg in a day.