Autoimmune diseases usually do not usually have a simple, single cause. There are usually two major factors that are involved in causing them: genetics and environment. Genetics - Even with a genetic connection to autoimmune disease, there is no guarantee that you will develop an autoimmune disease. Something must turn on your immune system to trigger an autoimmune response. Environment - Environmental factors make up more than half the risk of developing an autoimmune disease.
A: Advil (ibuprofen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Advil can be used for pain and inflammation. Motrin (ibuprofen) is the same medication as Advil; they are both ibuprofen. They are just made by different companies.
Answers. Best Answer: Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Motrin IB, was first cleared for marketing as a prescription drug in 1974. In the United States, Motrin (ibuprofen) has been widely used in prescription strengths of 300, 400, 600 and 800 mg.