Definition of Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to treat pain, swelling, and fever.
Common brand names for Ibuprofen include Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin.
Last Editorial Review: 11/23/1999 8:49:00 PMCommon Misspellings: ibuphrorphen, ibuprofin, ibuprofren, ibuprophen
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