ibuprofen
noun
ibu·pro·fen
ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən 
also ī-ˈbyü-prə-fən
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used to relieve pain and fever
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Use pain relief: Over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Advil (ibuprofen) or using a heating pad can help ease cramping.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Medication side effects: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin (ibuprofen), serotonin receptor agonists like Clozaril (clozapine), and anticancer medications can all affect GI health.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
To address discomfort, both Dr. Davis and Dr. Ahmed suggest applying a warm compress and taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
For a day hike, your beefy kit with cold packs, dozens of bandages, and a thermometer is probably overkill — some Band-Aids, ibuprofen, and a bit of soap are typically plenty.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Medication side effects: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin (ibuprofen), serotonin receptor agonists like Clozaril (clozapine), and anticancer medications can all affect GI health.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
To address discomfort, both Dr. Davis and Dr. Ahmed suggest applying a warm compress and taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
For a day hike, your beefy kit with cold packs, dozens of bandages, and a thermometer is probably overkill — some Band-Aids, ibuprofen, and a bit of soap are typically plenty.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Ibuprofen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ibuprofen. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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ibuprofen
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ibu·pro·fen
ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən
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