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

Other drugs that have been found include diclofenac, a pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory that is similar to ibuprofen, and even medications for diabetes. —Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024

Tylenol is a common brand of acetaminophen; Advil and Motrin are common brands of ibuprofen. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Medication management: Your healthcare provider may recommend you stop taking medications that affect blood clotting, such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) and Jantoven (warfarin). —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

For instance, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, work by inhibiting COX enzymes that promote inflammation. —Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 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