Ibuprofen ( INN ) ( or ; from the nomenclature i so- bu tyl- pro panoic- phen olic acid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for relief of symptoms of arthritis , fever , as an analgesic (pain reliever), especially where there is an inflammatory component, and dysmenorrhea . Ibuprofen is known to have an antiplatelet effect, though it is relatively mild and somewhat short-lived when compared with aspirin or other better-known antiplatelet drugs. In general, ibuprofen also acts as a vasodilator, having been shown to dilate coronary arteries and some other blood vessels. Ibuprofen is a core medicine in the World Health Organization s WHO Model List of Essential Medicines , which is a list of minimum medical needs for a basic healthcare system. Ibuprofen was derived from propanoic acid by the research arm of Boots Group during the 1960s.
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User : My 3 year old son has had a high temperature the last 48 hours, he isnt eating properly, is lethargic and one of his eyes was slightly closed today
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I went to the doctor about my hip flexor and they said it was inflamed, and to take Ibuprofen . I got this from track while running the 100m dash. I play soccer and so I kick the ball a lot and then I feel the pain whenever I lift my leg when I hit the ball. I ve had it for a about 3 months now. It s on my right leg,now i have like this ball in...
I have a rash (not red) on my lower arm and neck .(extremeley itchy especially in the sun. Lately (past two weeks)I have had a great deal pain in my joints (both arms) and cant sleep without taking ibuprofen which does help. Sometimes my hips and the bottom of my feet get a throbbing pain but does not last long like the pain in my lower arms and...
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I hit my head pretty hard about 10-12 hours ago. My left side of head and a little of my face feels really off kind of tight and a little heavy... not sure what i should check for or if i should go to the doctor... i dont know if this is normal or not. I hit the top of my head. I ve been icing it pretty much the entire time and taking ibuprofen .
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I have been to the doctors three times in past three weeks. All of a sudden. I got severe headaches , nose and eyes that that hurt. Have taken ibuprofen , and two weeks of antibiotics , have had exray which showed sinus clear. Am now just taking ibuprofen which stops the pain, but still nose and eyes hurt if I don t take pills . Never had sinus...
Dear Dr A few weeks ago as I was sqatting to get something my 3yr old granddaughter accidently knocked me over?Since then thr back and side of my knee is v. painful I have been trying ibuprofen and volterol creme.I am 61yand look after my 3 small grandchildren fulltime so have not been able to rest much?MY THIGH and shin/ calf aches a bit now is...
I had arthoroscopy 6 wks ago but my knee keeps burning and swelling . I am due to go back to work in 3 days but work in a nursery and will not be able to manage the low chairs or floor! I go to see my consultant ant in 2 weeks and have not seen anyone yet. I am taking ibuprofen but not sure it s wise to go into work and is the swelling normal?
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I had this once before about 8 years ago and after extensive traveling with heavy suitcases I ve had to carry up and down stairs I think this has happened to me again in my left foot . I m out of hte country and not back for over a week. Today I tried to stay off it and will do so again tomorrow. do these ever heal without medical intervention...
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My 4.5 year old son had a fever today at about 5pm - gave him some Childrens Advil at about 5:40 pm - didn t really have an appetite - fell asleep at around 8:30pm - woke up suddenly at 9pm - wouldn t speak to me by seen dazed with his eyes wide open for about 5mins he wouldn t say a thing...finally got him back to sleep its he keeps waking up...
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Can I take Ibuprofin for heart burn?
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I am 12 years old. I am getting fever of about 99 - 100 degree centrigrade every afternoon onwards. Mornings are fine -- 97 degree or so. I have just got my periods for the first time which ended about a week ago. I have a voracious appetite - I don t feel the fever at all. What is the matter with me?
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