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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Second, extra-strength ibuprofen – a producer’s second job is to keep themselves alive.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Research suggests that turmeric may be as effective as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen in reducing pain and inflammation.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
When to Seek Medical Care For many people, migraine episodes improve with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen).
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Hence why birth control pills and hormonal meds that tamp down on estrogen can manage symptoms, as can anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
Research suggests that turmeric may be as effective as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen in reducing pain and inflammation.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
When to Seek Medical Care For many people, migraine episodes improve with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen).
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Hence why birth control pills and hormonal meds that tamp down on estrogen can manage symptoms, as can anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ibuprofen
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“Ibuprofen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ibuprofen. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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ibuprofen
noun
ibu·pro·fen
ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən
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