Naproxen is another NSAID, and it is approved for distribution as a prescription (sold as Naprosyn) and an over-the-counter ...

Advil is the brand name of the drug ibuprofen; Aleve is the brand name of naproxen. One important difference is how long the drugs last, which also affects how often you need to take them.

There are some 20 traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, including aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), and piroxicam (Feldene).

Risk of vascular event † Pharmacological strategies Low (<1% per year) tNSAID or coxib depending on GI risk Intermediate (1–3% per year) tNSAID (low-dose ibuprofen or naproxen + PPI); if ...