Various European clinical studies have shown that Etoricoxib is as effective as Ibuprofen in providing relief from pain and inflammation. The side effects seen across the users were also similar across various clinical settings. Etoricoxib is generally preferred over Ibuprofen for long-term consumption due to its lesser tendency to cause stomach irritation than common painkillers like Ibuprofen. Usually, Ibuprofen is a choice of drug for injuries like bruises wherein pain is acute but requires medication for a few days to a week. Etoricoxib is a choice of drug for chronic pain like osteoarthritis wherein the prescription must be taken for weeks to months.