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Aspirin vs. ibuprofen: The key differences and which one you should take – Business Insider Australia
If you’ve taken an over-the-counter pain reliever before, you’ve likely had aspirin or ibuprofen. These are both very common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,…
- Aspirin and ibuprofen contain different active ingredients – whereas aspirin is made with salicylic acid, ibuprofen is made with propionic acid.
- However, both aspirin and ibuprofen can be used to treat pain caused by inflammation or injury, headaches, fevers, arthritis, and menstrual cramps.
- People at risk of cardiovascular disease may want to avoid ibuprofen, as it may increase your risk of heart troubles.
- This article was medically reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician…
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