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• n  a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic
  daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach

• Ibuprofen is ibuprofen is ibuprofen.
• Taking too much ibuprofen for too long can lead to kidney failure.
• In the wake of the Vioxx withdrawal, many arthritis sufferers have turned to drugs in the ibuprofen and naproxen families, such as Advil and Aleve.

• isobutylphenyl propionic acid
• Advil
• Motrin
• Nuprin

News & Articles

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• Lancet highlights potential dangers with the most commonly prescribed pain killers
  Study analysing the results of 754 clinical trials of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory (NSAID) Drugs, including diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen and the COX-II inhibitors confirmed that these drugs significantly increased risks of cardiovascular side effects, including death, and gastrointestinal problems including internal bleeding. (PRWeb June 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb ...
  June 20, 2013 - PRWeb
• Feel Better Fast: Superfoods For Pain Relief - Weather.com
  When cold, rainy days or tough workouts trigger muscle and joint pain, most people reach for an NSAID - or an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin and ibuprofen - to reduce pain and inflammation.
  June 19, 2013 - The Huffington Post

Quotes

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• Mark Calcavecchia in International Herald Tribune
  Common sense. Just back off on the alcohol and painkillers and ibuprofen stuff like that and you'll be fine,said Calcavecchia, 47.
• Chris Walsh in PR Newswire (press release)
  At the pro level, you're dealing more and more with injuries,Walsh said. "Teams don't really help you that much. They're all about ice bags and take some ibuprofen. There is not a lot of rehab going on, it's all up to the players to keep...