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Our Ibuprofen Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Ibuprofen

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.


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Common Misspellings: ibuphrorphen, ibuprofin, ibuprofren, ibuprophen

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