ADVIL vs DAYPRO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADVIL	DAYPRO
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$17.64 /30
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	OXAPROZIN
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

advil daypro

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$17.64 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

OXAPROZIN

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

—

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Advil or Daypro?

By our independent rating, Advil scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Daypro. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Advil and Daypro?

Advil contains Ibuprofen, while Daypro contains Oxaprozin — 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.