ibuprofens

Over-the-counter analgesics

Ibuprofens is the plural of ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.

The plural appears mainly in technical or comparative contexts: Several ibuprofens and aspirins were tested for effectiveness.

In casual speech, people more often say "ibuprofen tablets" or "ibuprofen pills."

pain-relief

headache

Cranial pain

cramps · arthritis · soreness · inflammation · swelling · analgesic · anti-inflammatory · menstrual · tension · stiffness

medication

pills

Oral medication units

over-the-counter · Advil · Motrin · generic · prescription · milligrams · bottle · packaging · coated · gelcaps

safety

warnings

Advance notices of danger

bleeding · kidneys · liver · interactions · allergies · contraindications · pregnancy · elderly · overdose · caution

usage

dose

Quantity of medicine

meals · water · swallow · adults · children · symptoms · duration · short-term · timing · food

Opposites
pain medication class

ibuprofensacetaminophens

Over-the-counter analgesics

paracetamols · opioids · narcotics · aspirin · naproxen

therapeutic effect

ibuprofensinflammatories

Swelling-inducing agents

irritants · histamines · substance P

Family

ibuprofen

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G