ibuprofen

[ ahy-byoo-proh-fuhn, ahy-byoo-proh-fen ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a white powder, C 13 H 18 O 2 , used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.

ibuprofen

/ aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən /

noun

1. a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C 13 H 18 O 2

ibuprofen

/ ī′byo̅o̅-prō′fən /

1. An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ibuprofen¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by contraction, rearrangement and respelling of isobutylphenyl propionic acid, the chemical name

Example Sentences

She was sent home with antibiotics and was advised to give Mia fluids and ibuprofen.

From BBC

She took ibuprofen, had “a huge allergic reaction” and had to drive herself to urgent care.

From Los Angeles Times

If you don’t have any contraindications, a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen could do the trick.

From Los Angeles Times

While sitting her A-levels she was under investigation for endometriosis and recalled trying to manage her cramps with paracetamol, ibuprofen and heat.

From BBC

Even common pain medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, cause tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year from gastrointestinal damage.

From Salon