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

Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And ironically, regular ibuprofen use among people with headache disorders (such as migraines) can cause rebound headaches, for reasons doctors don’t completely understand. —Melinda Wenner Moyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024

These kits include mifepristone, misoprostol, sanitary pads, ibuprofen, tea, and anti-nausea medication. —Carmen Valeria Escobar, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024

Beyond that, a doc might recommend over-the-counter or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, to reduce inflammation. —Erica Sweeney, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen, for example, come with side effects, including nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, and heartburn. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2024

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Medicines like Advil (ibuprofen) can help with pain. —Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

Mifepristone’s safety is on par with those of common over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, studies show. —Jen Christensen, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024

Once head pain begins, Macgregor suggests taking painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen as early as possible. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024

Your doc might also recommend OTC pain relievers, like ibuprofen. —Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 11 Mar. 2024

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