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

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

And acetaminophen and ibuprofen can alleviate body aches, including sore throat. —Juno Demelo, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024

Use pain relief: Over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Advil (ibuprofen) or using a heating pad can help ease cramping. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 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