When did advil come on the market?

When did Advil first hit the market?

Advil (ibuprofen) came to market in the United States in 1974. [1]

Was Advil available earlier outside the U.S.?

The provided source only specifies the U.S. launch timing (1974) and does not give details for other countries or earlier releases. [1]

What does that “1974” date refer to?

That date refers to when ibuprofen branded as Advil was introduced for sale in the U.S. market. [1]

Sources
[1] https://www.drugs.com/history/advil.html