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

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

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin, Advil (ibuprofen), or Aleve (naproxen) manage pain and swelling. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025

For acute or temporary lower back pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib provide some relief. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ibuprofen

• gonadotrophin

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