ibuprofen

American  

[ahy-byoo-proh-fuhn, ahy-byoo-proh-fen] / ˌaɪ byuˈproʊ fən, aɪˈbyu proʊˌfɛn /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a white powder, C 13 H 18 O 2 , used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.

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ibuprofen British  

/ aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən /

noun

1. a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C 13 H 18 O 2

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ibuprofen Scientific  

/ ī′byo̅o̅-prō′fən /

1. An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.

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Etymology

Origin of ibuprofen

First recorded in 1965–70; by contraction, rearrangement and respelling of isobutylphenyl propionic acid, the chemical name

Example Sentences

Avoid taking painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

China is the dominant supplier of pharmaceutical ingredients such as ibuprofen, used in painkillers, and certain antibiotics.

From The Wall Street Journal

NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin are commonly used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever.

From Science Daily

Many studies have found that mifepristone is as safe as ibuprofen and safer than Viagra.

From Salon

Those who reported taking at least 30 ibuprofen tablets per month had a 25% lower risk of developing endometrial cancer than those taking fewer than four tablets monthly.

From Science Daily