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Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
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Ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin, Nurofen · Oral

Onset 30 min – 1 hrTmax 1 hr – 2 hrLasts 4 hr – 6 hr
2 hr4 hr
Acetaminophen

Tylenol, Paracetamol, Panadol · Oral

Onset 30 min – 1 hrTmax 1 hr – 2 hrLasts 4 hr – 6 hr
2 hr4 hr

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