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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web After some resistance, the doctor finally swabbed the blisters on his face and wrists and sent him home with 800 milligrams of ibuprofen and a prescription for his anal pain. 
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Physicians treat stomach ulcers by figuring out what is causing them (like excessive use of ibuprofen) and then reducing acid in the patient's diet. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Some people experience severe cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever or chills, but, says Dr. Verma, these side effects are temporary and some can be treated with over-the-counter medications, including ibuprofen. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Early in the pandemic, there were reports that ibuprofen made COVID worse, but those have not been substantiated. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 13 May 2022 Time to take it easy; maybe down some ibuprofen or take an ice bath. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Patients typically under dose ibuprofen; aim for approximately 10mg/kg every eight hours with food as needed for pain. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 Meanwhile, a randomized trials study of people with moderate to severe back and joint pain showed that people given opioids for chronic pain actually had more pain over time than those who were given less potent painkillers such as ibuprofen. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 27 June 2022 Purchasing ibuprofen in a Beijing pharmacy rings the alarm with local health authorities, who then require the buyer to get a COVID test. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 June 2022 See More
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Physicians treat stomach ulcers by figuring out what is causing them (like excessive use of ibuprofen) and then reducing acid in the patient's diet. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Some people experience severe cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever or chills, but, says Dr. Verma, these side effects are temporary and some can be treated with over-the-counter medications, including ibuprofen. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 Early in the pandemic, there were reports that ibuprofen made COVID worse, but those have not been substantiated. Lydia Denworth, Scientific American, 13 May 2022 Time to take it easy; maybe down some ibuprofen or take an ice bath. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 Patients typically under dose ibuprofen; aim for approximately 10mg/kg every eight hours with food as needed for pain. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022 Meanwhile, a randomized trials study of people with moderate to severe back and joint pain showed that people given opioids for chronic pain actually had more pain over time than those who were given less potent painkillers such as ibuprofen. Jessica Dulong, CNN, 27 June 2022 Purchasing ibuprofen in a Beijing pharmacy rings the alarm with local health authorities, who then require the buyer to get a COVID test. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)
First Known Use
1967, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ibuprofen
noun
ibu·pro·fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used in over-the-counter preparations to relieve pain and fever and in prescription strength especially to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis see advil, motrin
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