Advil Film-Coated is an easy to swallow tablet that is built for speed. When pain strikes, there's no time to waste. Fast-acting Advil Film-Coated has a Rapid Release Formula to dissolve quickly and absorb fast. It goes to work in minutes to stop tough pain before it gets worse. Nothing has been proven to work faster among OTC pain relievers. * The pain reliever in Advil is ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that when taken as directed is a safe and effective pain reliever and fever reducer.