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Advil

American  
[ad-vil] / ˈæd vɪl /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of ibuprofen.


Example Sentences

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Haleon—home to drugstore brands like Panadol, Advil, and Tums tablets—has for years sold an over-the-counter medication called Alli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"When it came to chronic, lingering pain, hunger seemed to be more powerful than Advil at reducing pain."

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

People can resume normal activities 24 hours after their symptoms have improved and they’ve been fever-free without using medicine such as Tylenol or Advil, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Research suggests that may include antibiotics and antifungal drugs used to treat serious infections, synthetic hormones used in Plan B emergency contraception and even ibuprofen, the common painkiller sold as Advil.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

I looked awful, and she gave me some Advil and kept going.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates