Ibuprofen, sold as Motrin or Advil, is chemically similar to regular aspirin and functions in a similar way. In lower doses, ibuprofen seems to irritate the esophagus and stomach lining less than aspirin and naproxen. Naproxen, sold as Aleve, is especially effective as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Originally posted 2022-03-31 05:58:28.