Images Of Motrin Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Pronounced: (eye-byou-PRO-fen)
Uses
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). This medication is used to reduce a fever and relieve minor aches and pain in children.
This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain, swelling, and fever.
Do not give this medication to a child...
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