ibuprofen
noun
ibu·pro·fen
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Definition of ibuprofen
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used to relieve pain and fever
Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence
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The pain relievers people rely on — aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen — were invented generations ago and aren’t always effective for severe pain. — Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, "Vertex sets its sights on taming pain," 11 Aug. 2019 Other things that can help people with this condition are to stay off their feet and rest, and taking over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen. — Jan Burns, Houston Chronicle, "Treat heel discomfort for improved mobility, less pain," 19 July 2019 Aspirin, just like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, is fine for short-term use for aches and pains, Dr. Yang said. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "Should you take a daily aspirin or not? What doctors are saying," 23 July 2019 Was this just a young man in need of some fluids and ibuprofen, or was something more concerning going on? — Julia Michie Bruckner, Discover Magazine, "Is a Teen's Pain Just Drama, or Something Worse?," 12 Mar. 2019 But don't fret: You won't be expected to take two ibuprofen and call the doc in the morning, either. — Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, "Oxy coverage ends for Ohio workers with chronic pain," 17 June 2019 During Treatment If your pain tolerance is notably low, take ibuprofen an hour before your appointment. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need To Know Before Getting A Brazilian Wax," 21 May 2019 Medication might include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Claire Foy on What It Was Like to Have 'Extremely Painful' Juvenile Arthritis," 9 Jan. 2019 The pill, used by more than nine million women each year, according to the most recent statistics, is considered safer than Tylenol and ibuprofen, not to mention getting pregnant. — Abigail Abrams, Time, "Can Over-the-Counter Birth Control Become a Bipartisan Issue?," 21 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ibuprofen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ibuprofen
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ibuprofen
medical
: a medicine that reduces pain and fever
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ibuprofen
noun
ibu·pro·fen
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