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it is an anti-inflamitory drug, it has many usages from rhumatic pain, Arthritis, headaches, migranes, backache, period pain, toothache feverishness and to releive symptoms of cold and flu.

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It is effective against minor pain, fever, and inflammation. Brand names include Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin. ibuprofen is also commonly used in the treatment of arthritis.

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Motrin, or Ibuprofen is used for mild to intermediate pain relief, to counter inflamation, and to reduce fever. It's of the NSAID (NonSteroidal AntiInflamatory Drugs) class of medications.

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to get rid of pain

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What is the difference between ibuprofen and ibuprofen ib?

There is no difference between ibuprofen and ibuprofen B. Both are used for the reduction of pain and fever and come in prescription and non-prescription strengths.


What liquid should be used to take ibuprofen?

water


What is the difference between Ibuprofen and brufen?

Yes, Ibuprofen and brufen are all the same medicine and whereas brufen is the common name used by the people all over the world and whereas Ibuprofen is the Biological name of the medicine used by the people working in the medical field.


What anti-inflammatory is used when treating problems with TMJ?

Ibuprofen


Is it safe to take ibuprofen when using nicoderm cq?

Nicoderm CQ is used in the cessation of smoking. Use of ibuprofen is not considered as causing a major interaction.


Does Ibuprofen cause acne?

it is an ibuprofen, therefore stop the inflamation (redness) which is what you think of as acne, be careful with it tough as it can be a dangerous drug when used too much


How many grams of Ibuprofen are in 0.525 moles?

Molar mass of ibuprofen is = 206g/mole 0.525 moles ibuprofen x (206g ibuprofen/1mole ibuprofen) = 108g ibuprofen


Does Ibuprofen contain morphine?

No. Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs these are anti-inflametory drugs. The oldest one of the group is Aspirin which used to be made from willow bark (it's a complex process to get actual aspirin but that's the essential idea)


Is there aspirin in Ibuprofen 600 mg?

No, there is no aspirin in ibuprofen of any size.


What is better for headaches Ibuprofen or excedrin?

Ibuprofen


Can you take amlodipine with Ibuprofen?

yes you can take ibuprofen with amlodipine.


How much aspirin is in 200mg of Ibuprofen?

There is no aspirin in ibuprofen.