noun
ibuprofen
uh-ih-byoo-PROH-fuhn
noun
1
A common over-the-counter drug used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and calm inflammation.
"She took some ibuprofen for her headache."
"The doctor recommended ibuprofen to bring down the swelling in his ankle."
How to Use Ibuprofen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used painkiller and anti-inflammatory, sold under brand names like Advil and Nurofen.
Common mistake
Not the same as paracetamol/acetaminophen, which works differently and doesn't reduce inflammation.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
take ibuprofen
a dose of ibuprofen
Word Forms
ibuprofened past tense, ibuprofens plural, ibuprofens singular
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Etymology
A blended name built from parts of its chemical structure: iso-butyl + propionic acid + phenyl.