Definition And Brands. The clinical name of Tylenol is Acetaminophen or Paracetamol, and it is an over-the-counter brand of medication. Advil is also known by its clinical name of Ibuprofen, and it is also sold under the name Motrin. I was told NOT to take any other medications like advil, ibuprophen, tylenol etc while on meloxicam. I am currently on Meloxicam, but you might want to double check with your doctor. Well in the past I had always taken Tylenol and since we didn’t have any on hand I resorted to Ibuprofen and now I’m sitting here typing with no hearing in my left ear, and it is actually painful at times, but gotta go to work in the morning. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is widely used to treat pain, fever, osteoarthritis and headaches. It’s sold on its own and used in hundreds of other medications. Products. Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol, and it is commonly seen in products such as Tylenol and Excedrin. Ibuprofen, on the other hand can be found in products such as Advil and Motrin. I have been taking 2-3 Ibuprofen daily for a few months now due to lower back pain and headaches. I want to try as much as possible to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. GI ulcers can bleed leading to anemia. You might ask your Dr about Celebrex. It is a little easier on the stomach but it can have some effects on the liver and heart. TYLENOL ® is safe and effective when used as directed. The safety of TYLENOL ® at recommended doses has been established through 50 years of use and scientific investigation. This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Neighbor Posts What is the difference between Aspirin, Tylenol and Ibuprofen? Yes, Ibuprofen 800 mg is a prescription dose. The maximum OTC dose is 400 mg. Thus, it is not the drug that's is limited but rather the dose.