ibuprofen

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What is ibuprofen?

Generic Name: ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.
Ibuprofen may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on ibuprofen (7751)

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Journals about ibuprofen(2)

bad eye/headache


by Lizz90, Jul 17, 2009 12:00AM
headache not nice =( ive had 1 ibuprofen. i think it helped a little. but still hu...

Ugh ...


by hyeyung, Mar 14, 2009 12:00AM
I don't know what it is, but today my head hurts. I refuse to take something, so I'm ...

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