Whether you have a headache, muscle aches, backaches, menstrual pain, minor arthritis or aches and pains from the common cold, nothing’s stronger on tough pain than Advil. The medicine in Advil is #1 pharmacist recommended for pain relief. The pain reliever in Advil Coated Tablets is Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that when taken as directed is a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer. No other OTC pain reliever has been proven to work faster or stronger than Advil. Use as directed.