Compare to the active ingredient of Advil Ibuprofen Tablets. When aches, pain and fever try to take over, turn to Equate Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg for powerful pain relief you can trust. This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is tough on minor aches and pain such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches and pains from the common cold. It also helps to temporarily reduce fever. Ibuprofen is the number one doctor recommended back pain OTC active ingredient (of U.S. physicians surveyed by an independent market research firm). A pain reliever/fever reducer for adults and children 12 years and over. Proven pain relief without a prescription. Brown coated tablets. Use for the temporary relief of aches and pains. Gluten free.