In 1984 the FDA approved this drug for over-the-counter sales; popular brands include Advil & Motrin
Accordingly, labeling for all prescription NSAIDs includes detailed 
warnings .... prescription to OTC status in 1984, the gastrointestinal (GI) safety of 
the drug ..... Table 3 Correlations Between NSAID Sale and Rate of 
Hospitalization and... [DOC] [TLE] Competing Pain Relievers: Aspirin, Acetaminophen, and Ibuprofen [PAR] Buffered aspirin, which includes small amounts of antacid, has been promoted as 
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