Both MOTRIN® and TYLENOL® temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains but by using different active ingredients. TYLENOL®, which contains acetaminophen, can be a more appropriate option than MOTRIN®, which contains ibuprofen an NSAID. Although NSAIDs share some similarities, they have different levels of risk. For example, ibuprofen irritates the stomach less than aspirin. 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.
Explore our easy-to-read chart below to compare MOTRIN® vs. TYLENOL® to help you decide if TYLENOL® or MOTRIN® is the right pain reliever for you.
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have liver cirrhosis.
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