ACTRON vs ADVIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ACTRON	ADVIL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$193.86 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	OTC
Active ingredient	KETOPROFEN	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Haleon US Holdings
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Capsule
Drug class	—	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

actron advil

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$193.86 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

KETOPROFEN

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Haleon US Holdings

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Capsule

Drug class

—

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actron and Advil?

Actron contains Ketoprofen, while Advil contains Ibuprofen — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.