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ibuprofen
[ ahy-byoo-proh-fuhn, ahy-byoo-proh-fen ]
noun
- 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
- 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 /
- An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.
Word History and Origins
Origin of ibuprofen1
Example Sentences
The girl’s mother, who has two other children, was arrested in February 2021 after a urine test on her daughter showed the presence of ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug, which had not been prescribed.
She was sent home with antibiotics and was advised to give Mia fluids and ibuprofen.
She took ibuprofen, had “a huge allergic reaction” and had to drive herself to urgent care.
If you don’t have any contraindications, a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen could do the trick.
While sitting her A-levels she was under investigation for endometriosis and recalled trying to manage her cramps with paracetamol, ibuprofen and heat.
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