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ibuprofen
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i·bu·pro·fen  (by-prfn)
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, C13H18O2, used especially in the treatment of arthritis and commonly taken for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.
[Alteration of chemical name i(so)bu(tyl)phen(yl) pro(pionic acid).]
ibuprofen [aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C13H18O2
ibuprofen  (by-prfn)
An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.
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Noun1.ibuprofen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyreticibuprofen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach"
Advil, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Motrin, Nuprin
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"
propanoic acid, propionic acid - a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
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PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE YOU know you have been silly so take Ibruprofen before going to bed, along with at least a pint of water.
IF ALL ELSE FAILS TRY WATER AND SLEEP by The Mirror (London, England)
Children over 6 months old can be given pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibruprofen (Motrin), but never aspirin.
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