Motrin vs Toradol Comparison - Drugs.com (2026)

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Back Pain, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Pain, Headache, Gout - Acute, Fever, Costochondritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Dysautonomia, Frozen Shoulder...View more

Prescription only

Toradol is a very strong NSAID that should only be considered for the short-term relief of acute, moderately severe pain that occurs following surgery. Toradol carries a high risk of severe...View more

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Motrin has an average rating of8.1 out of 10 from a total of16 ratings on Drugs.com.69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.

Toradol has an average rating of6.5 out of 10 from a total of273 ratings on Drugs.com.60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by UsersSide effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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  • Pain (5.5%)
  • Nausea (5.1%)
  • Upset stomach (3.7%)
  • Burning (2.9%)
  • Stomach pain (2.9%)
  • Drowsiness (2.2%)
  • Headaches (2.2%)

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Drug Class
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Generic AvailabilityLower cost generic approved

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Dosage Forms

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Brand NamesOther ibuprofen brands include: A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, ProprinalView moreOther ketorolac brands include: SprixHalf LifeDrug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule 1View glossary of CSA terms

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

N

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D

Category DPositive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

C

Category CRisk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 423 drugs are known to interact with Motrin:

  • 101 major drug interactions (450 brand and generic names)
  • 306 moderate drug interactions (1178 brand and generic names)
  • 16 minor drug interactions (171 brand and generic names)

A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with Toradol:

  • 109 major drug interactions (524 brand and generic names)
  • 277 moderate drug interactions (1110 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (48 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking...View more

  • Ask your doctor before using ketorolac together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking...View more

Disease Interactions
  • Asthma
  • Fluid retention
  • GI toxicity
  • Rash
  • Renal toxicities
  • Thrombosis
  • PKU
  • Anemia
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Platelet aggregation inhibition
  • GI toxicity
  • Platelet aggregation inhibition
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Asthma
  • Fluid retention
  • GI toxicity
  • Rash
  • Thrombosis
  • Anemia
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Hyperkalemia
First Approval Date

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November 30, 1989

WADA ClassView classifications

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N/A

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  • Chronic Myofascial Pain
  • Aseptic Necrosis
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  • Headache
  • Gout - Acute
  • Fever
  • Costochondritis
  • Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
  • Dysautonomia
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Muscle Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  • Period Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
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