ibuprofen
n. B1 Intermediate US //ˌaɪbjuˈpɹoʊfən// UK //ˈaɪbəpɹˌəʊfən// ibupro·fen
n. a common medicine used to reduce pain, swelling, and high body temperature. You can buy it at most pharmacies without a doctor's note.
n. a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. It is available over-the-counter in many countries.
I took some ibuprofen to help with my headache.
The athlete took ibuprofen to manage the swelling in his ankle after the game.
While effective for mild to moderate pain, long-term use of ibuprofen can lead to gastrointestinal issues if not monitored by a healthcare professional.
From i(so)bu(tyl) + pro(pionic acid) + phen(yl).