From: The Wall Street Journal
Advil vs. Tylenol. Which to Use, and When
The Wall Street Journal:
When a headache, back pain or other complaint strikes, many people believe Advil, Tylenol and other over-the-counter analgesics are pretty much interchangeable. Far from it.
These medications are each at their best when taken for certain ailments, in part because they work differently in the body and can have different side effects.
Got a headache? Tylenol, or its generic version acetaminophen, might be your best bet since it comes with fewer side effects, many experts say. Inflamed elbow? Advil, whose active ingredient is ibuprofen, is likely to bring greater relief. And if you’re trying to bring down a fever, either medication will probably work, although some studies have found Advil to have a slight edge.
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