Drug Information
Generic Name:
Ibuprofen
Pronunciation:
eye-byew-PRO-fen
Product Name:
Motrin, Advil, Nuprin
Category:
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
Relief of mild to moderate pain, symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tooth pain, muscular pain, menstrual cramps, symptoms associated with the common cold
Comment:
Useful for relief of pain in a wide variety of circumstances. Ibuprofen is also useful in reducing fever.