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