ibuprofen
noun
Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence
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
Potkin says this disease is a direct result of Jimenez’s incarceration, as she was forced to work in the fields, which resulted in a hip injury that forced Jimenez to take large amounts of ibuprofen, a medication that can damage the kidneys.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 25 Sep. 2023
Other medications, including ibuprofen, have shown some effectiveness in treating acute mountain sickness, although not as well as acetazolamide.
—Brian Strickland, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2024
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Word History
is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)
1967, in the meaning defined above
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ibuprofen
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