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Is Ibuprofen the same as aspirin?

No, Ibuprofen is a is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug . Aspirin is analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Ibuprofen's common side effect is an upset stomach. Aspirin also thins the blood so bleeding risk increases.


What are the effects of ibuprohen on a cat?

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory in the same family as aspirin. Cats have a metabolic pathway that causes aspirin to release cyanide. It is entirely possible that ibuprofen will kill cats, just as aspirin does.


Is there aspirin in Ibuprofen?

No, there is no aspirin in ibuprofen, but they are both NSAID meds (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).


Does Ibuprofen contain aspirin?

No, honey, Ibuprofen and aspirin are not the same. Ibuprofen is its own sassy little pain reliever, while aspirin is in a league of its own. So, if you're looking to pop some Ibuprofen, you won't find any aspirin lurking in there.


How much aspirin is in 200mg of Ibuprofen?

There is no aspirin in ibuprofen.


What are Non steroid anti inflammatory drugs?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-- Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and many others.


Aspirin is an example of this type of drug?

Aspirin and ibuprofen are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs)


Is there aspirin in Ibuprofen 600 mg?

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


Is Tylenol a narcotic pain reliever?

No it's an acetaminophen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) like ibuprofen or aspirin.


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)


What NSAID stands for?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugNon-steroidal anti inflamatory drugs. Used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.


Is aspirin better than Ibuprofen for osteoarthritis?

They're both in the same class of anti-infammatories. Doesn't matter which one you took. The major difference is that the naproxen sodium is taken every 12 hrs as opposed to every 6-8 hours for ibuprofen.