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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Medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can also reduce fever and alleviate sore throat or headaches but should not be given to very young children without medical advice.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
How to feel better For ovarian cysts that cause pain, medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug can help, Baldonieri says.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 13 May 2025
Second, extra-strength ibuprofen – a producer’s second job is to keep themselves alive.
—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
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
How to feel better For ovarian cysts that cause pain, medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug can help, Baldonieri says.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 13 May 2025
Second, extra-strength ibuprofen – a producer’s second job is to keep themselves alive.
—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
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“Ibuprofen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ibuprofen. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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ibuprofen
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ibu·pro·fen
ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən
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