Both Ibuprofen and Aspirin have important similarities but they are not the same chemical compound. In short, Ibuprofen is not Aspirin and there are important differences.

Looking at the molecules for both compounds, we can see that they are both made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms. But the way these atoms are arranged in the Ibuprofen and Aspirin molecules is different. In chemistry it is the type of atoms AND their arrangement that results in chemical and physical properties and the action of pharmaceuticals.

Both Ibuprofen and Aspirin are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and relive minor pain and inflammation. Aspirin is also used for the prevention of clotting and the reduction of fever.

Ibuprofen is also called Motrin, Advil, Nurofen

Aspirin us usually just called "aspirin" or sometimes Acetylsalicylic acid.

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